» For other meanings and similar words, see Avarice (disambiguation). Avaris (Egyptian: ħ.t wʕr.t, Hatwaret, Greek: αυαρις, Auaris), located at Tell el-Dab'a (some still argue for different locations), was the ancient capital of the Hyksos dynasties in Egypt. Located in the northeastern region of the Nile Delta, Avaris was the base of the Hyksos kings of Egypt's Second Intermediate Period. The city was built atop the ruins of the Middle Ki… (More on Avaris)