Egypt Travel Guide: Ancient Egyptian Battles

Ancient Egyptian battles were significant turning points in Egypt’s history that impacted modern civilization. Egypt was one of the world’s most peaceful civilizations for a very long time since it had no idea what the words “fight” or “war” meant. It didn’t even have an army until the Hyksos invaded during the 15th Dynasty (1640-1522 B.C.E). Due to the unified society of Egypt and the geographical features of this ancient nation, which included the Nile, which flowed from the south to the north as it was a difficult obstacle to overcome, the Mediterranean Sea protecting the northern border, and the deserts protecting the other borders of Egypt, the ancient Egyptians were able to live in harmony for a lengthy period of time. The Egyptians had to get used to their new life because they were under constant threat from all sides. They also had to learn from their opponents as they built an army, reinvented it to the greatest standard, and ushered in a new era of military triumph. The majority of ancient Egyptian battles were fought for self-defense.
There are multiple pages on this page that provide the background, facts, and specifics of every significant Egyptian conflict. Dr. Mo Tours has been an essential resource for learning about the significant Egyptian conflicts since 1987. The travel agency is staffed with the best tour guides, drivers, and customer service representatives, in addition to a number of devoted travel professionals that will offer the best lodging, Nile River cruises, transportation, and anything else you could possibly need at affordable rates. The agency won numerous awards, including being certified by TripAdvisor as the Travelers’ Choice of 2022 in Egypt, winning the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of the Best Luxury Travel Agency in Egypt in 2020, and taking home the Africa 2020 Award for the Best Cultural Experience Tours in Egypt. Dr. Mo Tours earned its stellar reputation thanks to perfectly fitting booking procedures, safety guidelines, and reasonable COVID-19 cancellation policies. From the Travel & Hospitality Awards Magazine: Excellent Number of Feefo reviews with a 5-star rating. There are still many more accomplishments to come. The key conflicts in ancient Egypt that influenced the modern-day history and culture of Egypt are listed below.

The Unification Battle of Egypt

Overview of King Menes and the Unification Battle The unification struggle signaled the start of the early dynastic period, which resulted in the establishment of the first royal dynasty by Egypt's first pharaoh, "king Narmer," also known as "Menes," whose name means "He Who Endures," in about 3100 BCE. He...

The Hyksos Invasion

Overview of The Hyksos Invasion The Hyksos were a dynasty of Palestinian descent who governed northern Egypt during the 15th dynasty. They were a mixed Semitic people from west Asia (c.1630-1523 BCE). The term "Ruler of Foreign Lands" in Egyptian was "Hyksos." The Hyksos invasion began around 1650 B.C., they...

The Battle of Pelusium

Overview of Historical Background about the Battle of Pelusium The battle of Pelusium, fought between the Achaemenid Empire (the First Persian Empire) led by "Cambyses II" (525-522 BCE) and the ancient Egyptian empire led by "Pharaoh Psametik III" (526-525 BCE), was one of many conflicts that altered the course of...

The Battle of Megiddo

Overview of The Battle of Megiddo Since it was customary for the chief military scribe "Tjaneni" to engrave all the details of the war in hieroglyphics on the temple of Amen-Ra in Thebes, Karnak, the battle of Megiddo is the first battle in ancient history to be recorded in complete...

The Battle of Kadesh

Overview of The Battle of Kadesh "The Greatest Battle in Ancient History" One of the biggest fights in history took place in 1274 BCE, and it is renowned for being an act of peace rather than conflict because it resulted in the signing of the first peace treaty in human...

The Battle of Djahy of King Ramses III

Overview of The Battle of Djahy of King Ramses III Historical Background about the Battle of Djahy The sea people often attempted to conquer Egypt during the rule of Rameses II and his successor Merenptah, but they were easily defeated since they had sufficient strength. However, under Ramesses III, he...