The Hyksos, a name translating to "rulers of foreign lands," were a people from western Asia who introduced pivotal technologies, including the horse and chariot.

The Hyksos, meaning “rulers of foreign lands,” came from western Asia, bringing with them technological turning points such as the horse and chariot.

Hyksos and Israelite cities by Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942; Duncan, J. Garrow (John Garrow), 1872-1951 Publication date 1906 Topics Hyksos, Jews Publisher London, ...