The 17th dynasty spanned from about 1635 to 1550 B.C. when parts of Egypt were controlled by a foreign people called the Hyksos. At the cemetery, several coffins held the remains of ancient Egyptians.

Egypt. The pharaoh of the 17th dynasty was killed on the field of battle. The image shows the marks from the axe blow and the two spear thrusts that brought about his death. pic.twitter.com ...

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt unveiled several discoveries near ... Kingdom (1938 B.C. – 1630 B.C.), burial shafts from the 17th dynasty, the tomb of Djehuti-Mes and part of the Assassif Ptolemaic ...