Egyptian Governors and Canaanite Rulers
Excavations of the Egyptian strongholds in Canaan from the period of the Empire have revealed Egyptian-style residences resembling New Kingdom domestic architecture in Egypt. Such structures have been termed “Governor’s Residences,” as they are believed to have been the seats of the chief Egyptian officials stationed in Canaan. The identity of most of these officials is unknown, with the exception of Ramessesweser- khepesh, governor of Beth Shean during the reign of
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