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Has there been any progress in revising the official chronology of ancient Egypt?

I have watched the fascinating TV series by David Rohl that argues for a New Chronology for ancient Egypt that brings forward the dates by 300 years. It is based on his books, such as A Test of Time. He makes a very convincing case that that the accepted chronology was mistaken and that his 'new' chronology fits the evidence (archeological and other) much better. His proposals were not at all welcomed by the academic establishment when they were first presented over 15 years ago (a development of ideas of earlier thinkers). Has there been any progress in revising the official chronology since ?

Of most interest is that his New Chronology gives a firm historical basis for the Old Testament (the traditional history of the Hebrews), and also means that Homer wrote his epics soon after the events that he wrote about, not hundreds of years later.

You can watch the series on this link:

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/pharaohs-and-ki...

Update:

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    There is always someone prepared to sell their book by making such claims. Most professional historians don't bother to point out their mistakes as they know it will bring the author publicity.

    I'd rather believe hundreds of academics then one guy trying to flog a book

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    The call of the historic Egyptian faith became Kemetic (with regard to the Egyptian be conscious for 'Egypt', which became Kemet). there have been various hundred gods and goddesses. the biggest out of all of them became Ma`at. She became the goddess of order, stability, awareness, and actuality. It became reported that without her, the universe might want to fall into complete chaos. The be conscious Pharaoh meant "loved of Ma`at". At trials or any experience of judgment, her call might want to be invoked to make efficient that the guy might want to get a honest and honest judgment.

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