Podcast:The Ancient World Published On: Sat May 19 2012 Description: After expelling the Hyksos, the rulers of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty led their New Kingdom in an unprecedented drive for territorial expansion. In Syria and the Levant, they were forced to contend with powerful new states forged by the Hurrians and the Hittites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices