The Rivals of Ancient Egypt
Nubia Kingdom to the south of Egypt Present-Day Ethiopia Capitol city was Meroe Famous for its 200 small pyramids Nubia becomes Kush after it is conquered Nubia and Kush will have trade relations with Egyptians because they shared the Nile
Hyksos Semi-Nomadic people from Central Asia Invade Egypt at the end of the Middle Kingdom Hyksos introduce Bronze and Bronze weapons Hyksos also use chariots and introduce the Egyptians to them
Hittites Located in Turkey Capitol was Hatusha Egypt’s Greatest Rival Until the New Kingdom, the Hittite Empire was the world’s greatest power Stronger than Egypt
Battle of Kadesh Egyptians vs. Hittites Ramses II lead the Egyptians in battle The greatest battle in the history of Egypt Egyptian victory Resulted in the world’s 1st peace treaty