For 10 points, name this group of peoples who attacked Egypt from the water and whose origin is still somewhat mysterious.
These peoples were defeated at the Battle of the Delta, at which their ships were forced towards a shore lined with many archers using grappling hooks, and they were again beaten at Djahy, where their leader Meryey led the retreat of one of their subgroups, the Libu. Â The temple at Medinet Habu is best known for its descriptions of these peoples, and a campaign against them is described in the Israel (*) Stele. Â A confederation of them known as the Nine Bows was fought by Merneptah, and they were responsible for the fall of Ugarit. Â An invasion by them was fended off by Ramesses III, and they included the Peleset, the Lukka, the Ekwesh, and the Sherden. Â For 10 points, name this group of peoples who attacked Egypt from the water and whose origin is still somewhat mysterious.
These peoples were defeated at the Battle of the Delta, at which their ships were forced towards a shore lined with many archers using grappling hooks, and they were again beaten at Djahy, where their leader Meryey led the retreat of one of their subgroups, the Libu.
Sea Peoples