The Hyksos represent one of ancient history’s biggest mysteries. For decades it was believed that they were a mysterious nomadic people, perhaps originating in the Levant, who invaded Egypt more than 3,600 years ago and ruled the north of the Nile Valley for over a century. Now a scientific study of human remains from the Hyksos capital of Avaris has provided fascinating new information on who the Hyksos were, and where they came from.