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Explore the intriguing world of Ancient Egyptian warfare through the weapons, armor, and chariots they utilized in battle. The bow, khopesh sword, and battle axes were essential tools for Ancient Egyptian soldiers, while their armor made of leather and later metal offered protection. Fast and formidable chariots played a crucial role in their military successes, such as at the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. Discover how these elements contributed to the might of Ancient Egypt and their conquest of neighboring lands.
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https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQIWToXSxhmR4dWqpQLfNxyn7qVHira_XUIYK_tFxhvYC2iPT4kgghttps://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQIWToXSxhmR4dWqpQLfNxyn7qVHira_XUIYK_tFxhvYC2iPT4kgg Ancient Egyptian war equipment By Carter Brown, Grade 5 https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOPSpWlhbIc-4Udi3Tsr1u45Kz1Tj8u3ZOJQBctUk_s0_hGUav
Weapons • The bow was one of the main weapons the ancient Egyptians used. • The khopeshwas a common sword of the ancient Egyptians. • Ancient Egyptians also used battle axes. • Ancient Egyptians threw sticks to distract their enemies. Picture from: http://www.stormthecastle.com/weapons-and-armor-projects.htm
Armor • The ancient Egyptians’ armor was made of leather. • Later on, the Greeks introduced metal armor. • Copper was one of the metals they used for their armor. http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3725/akontistaiptolemaichx5.jpg
War Equipment • The ancient Egyptians’ chariots were light, fast, and deadly. • In the battle of Kadesh, 6,000 chariots beet the Hittites. • Egypt conquered many countries with their chariot armada. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQcqe79OcvA/UC1SZGA5XfI/AAAAAAAAFBE/k19EP5jU7UA/s1600/Ancient+Egyptian+Chariots3.jpg
Credits http://www.ancientmilitary.com/egyptian-weapons.htm