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# The Egyptian Empire The Egyptians lived peacefully since about 3120 BC. Only province they had conquered in this time was Nubia, their neighbour in the south. Between 1670 and 1567 BC, a people called the Hyksos crossed the eastern frontier and conquered Egypt. ### The Pharaoh's Court The Pharaoh...

# The Egyptian Empire The Egyptians lived peacefully since about 3120 BC. Only province they had conquered in this time was Nubia, their neighbour in the south. Between 1670 and 1567 BC, a people called the Hyksos crossed the eastern frontier and conquered Egypt. ### The Pharaoh's Court The Pharaoh and his queen received ambassadors from lands belonging to their empire. These brought riches as gifts and tribute, and also goods to trade. Syrians and Nubians pay tribute to the Pharaoh. ### The Egyptians built huge forts, like this one, on their frontiers. But the Hyksos had horses and chariots, and they galloped past before the Egyptians could stop them. ### The Hyksos ruled parts of Egypt for about 100 years before the Egyptians began to attack them. Most Egyptian soldiers still fought on foot, with spears or bows and arrows and no body armour. ### The Egyptians had their own gold mines and could use the gold to buy things they lacked, such as good timber. They also imported silver, copper, horses, slaves, ivory and exotic African animals and skins. ### The Egyptians had to learn to use horses and chariots to force the Hyksos out of Egypt. Then, led by warrior Pharaohs (kings), they began to attack neighbouring lands. ### Trade with Other Lands - The Cretans, and later the Mycenaeans, traded with the Egyptians. They brought to Egypt the products of Crete, Greece and the Mediterranean islands. ### Travel in Ancient Egypt The easiest way to travel was by river. Land travel was difficult because of the network of irrigation canals. Here are some of the boats which were seen on the Nile about 3000 BC.