When Was the Second Intermediate Period in Egypt

Second Intermediate Period of Egypt• c. 1555 – c. 1550 BCKamose (last)History• Establishedc. 1650 BC• Disestablishedc. 1550 BC

What was the Second Intermediate Period in ancient Egypt?

Second Intermediate Period of Egypt• c. 1555 – c. 1550 BCKamose (last)History• Establishedc. 1650 BC• Disestablishedc. 1550 BC

What happened in the Second Intermediate Period?

Lesson Summary The second of these, known as the Second Intermediate Period, covers the time between the Middle and New Kingdoms from roughly 1650-1550 BCE. As Egypt divided into weakened dynasties at the end of the Middle Kingdom, they were invaded by the foreign Hyksos people, who conquered most of Egypt.