c. 1550 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
The New Kingdom Begins
On the timeline · around c. 1550 BCE ·
What happened
The Theban king Ahmose I drove the Hyksos out of Egypt, destroyed their capital Avaris, pushed back the Nubians to the south, and reunified the country under his rule from Thebes — beginning the New Kingdom.
Why it matters
The New Kingdom transformed Egypt from a Nile-based state into an imperial power and produced its most famous pharaohs.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. New Kingdom of Egypt · Reputable source