DYNASTY 15

(c. 1650–1550 BC)

   The dynasty of the Hyksos. Stated by Manetho to comprise six kings, although the figures for this dynasty vary in different versions from 250 to 284 years. The Turin Royal Canon gives a more accurate assessment of 108 years. Few monuments survive, but most kings can be identified from scarabs or other references, notably Khayan and Apepi.