He was the founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty. He undertook the siege of Avaris and the siege of Sharuhen (in southern Palestine). The tomb inscription of Ahmose son of Ibana at El-Kab is a principal source.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Expulsion of the Hyksos by Ahmose I?
- Ahmose I inaugurated the New Kingdom period by expelling the Hyksos from Egypt.
- When did Expulsion of the Hyksos by Ahmose I happen?
- 1550 BCE
- Where did Expulsion of the Hyksos by Ahmose I take place?
- Avaris, Mısır