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238: Merneptah Seizes Canaan (feat. A Tribe Called Israel) artwork
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238: Merneptah Seizes Canaan (feat. A Tribe Called Israel)

The History of Egypt Podcast by Dominic Perry

Jul 27, 202635:20Society & Culture

Merneptah started his reign aggressively, striking a belligerent tone in his royal names and launching an expedition to Canaan in the first few years. In the process, his troops captured Ashkelon, Gezer, and Yenoam, and...

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