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Beach of Sorrows: In the Time of the Hyksos
Episode Two (During the Hyksos Period) “And then Sharuhen was besieged for three years, then His Majesty plundered it.” Ahmose son of Ibana. The Hyksos: Origin and Political Identity. As we saw in the first episode of Shore of Sorrows about the history of Gaza during the Early Bronze Age, today we move to the Middle Bronze Age, but first we must take a look at the dramatic events that took place before…
February 26, 2026The Beach of Sorrows (Gaza): Laughter and Tears Amidst the Rubble of History
Episode One (Beginnings): I yearn for the land of Gaza… even if my silence betrays me after our separation. May God bless a land whose soil, if I could but possess it… I would use to adorn my eyes with it, so intense is my longing. Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i. I pondered a title for a series of articles exploring the ancient history of Gaza, and I found myself choosing "The Shore of Sorrows," a title that, unfortunately, applies to both the past and the present.
February 12, 2026