3. Egyptians: Imperial Overlords
During the New Kingdom era (c. 1550-1070 BCE), Egyptian pharaohs asserted control over Palestine, governing it as a vassal territory. They set up administrative centers and military garrisons, leaving a lasting imprint on the landscape and local governance. Egyptian influence can be seen in surviving architecture and in documents like the Amarna Letters, which testify to the region’s crucial geopolitical role. Learn more from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
