Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt

The Fifteenth Dynasty was a foreign dynasty of ancient Egypt. It was founded by Salitis, a Hyksos from West Asia whose people had invaded the country and conquered Lower Egypt. The 15th, 16th, and 17th Dynasties of ancient Egypt are often combined under the group title, Second Intermediate Period. The 15th Dynasty dates approximately from 1650 to 1550 BC.

Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt
1650 BC–c. 1550 BC
Egypt during the Fifteenth Dynasty
CapitalAvaris
Common languagesEgyptian language
Religion
ancient Egyptian religion
GovernmentAbsolute monarchy
Historical eraBronze Age
 Established
1650 BC
 Disestablished
c. 1550 BC
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Fourteenth Dynasty of Egypt
Thirteenth Dynasty of Egypt
16th Dynasty of Egypt
Abydos Dynasty
Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt
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