Stories from Avaris · Egypt

Forensic examination of a 17th Dynasty king's body revealed he was killed by Hyksos weapons, including bronze daggers and short swords. The discovery of the Amosis stele helped researchers identify grammatical structures related to the future tense.

Austrian excavations in Avaris have discovered palaces showing contact with Minoan civilization. Researchers found traces of Minoan influence and a fragment of a Minoan lady's foot. The findings suggest historical connections between Avaris and Crete.