New Kingdom

New Kingdom

noun
the period in the history of ancient Egypt, 1580–1085 b.c., comprising the 18th to 20th dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Thebes.
Also called New Empire.
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New Kingdom is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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n
a period of Egyptian history, extending from the 18th to the 20th dynasty (?1570--?1080 bc)

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