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Ancient Egyptian Weapons

Ancient Egyptian Weapons. Ethan Howard, Grade 5.

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Ancient Egyptian Weapons

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  1. Ancient Egyptian Weapons Ethan Howard, Grade 5 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=77dNotx4iYP27M&tbnid=jK430aMCA5ka5M:&ved=0CAQQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Frehtwogunraconteur.com%2F%3Fp%3D20159&ei=L3z-UuHUC8S5qAH7xoDIBQ&bvm=bv.61535280,d.aWM&psig=AFQjCNEnlC5PM9en9kDe1xCNbMlak1Vyag&ust=1392496031465515

  2. Facts About Weapons Used in Ancient Egypt • In the old kingdom, the ancient Egyptians used shields, spears, cudgels, maces, daggers, and bows and arrows during war. • Quivers and battle axes came into use before the second intermediary period, which was a time of revolution in the Egyptian martial arts. • The earliest metal arrowhead dates from the 11th century (2000 B.C.). • The main weapon used in war by the ancient Egyptians was the bow and arrow. • Nubian mercenaries formed the best archery units. • http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-weapons/egyptian-weapons

  3. More Facts • The infantry of the New Kingdom carried spears, battle axes, sickle swords, and daggers. • The spear was used for stabbing and giving greater reach to the soldier. • The pharaoh normally taught the young how to shoot a bow and arrow. • Mostly men hunted along with the pharaoh. • Many of the new arms that came into use during the New Kingdom had their origin in Asia. http://www.ancientmilitary.com/images/egyptian-weapons.jpg

  4. Resources • http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/weapons/ • http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/fishing_and_hunting.htm • http://library.thinkquest.org/J002046F/entertainment.htm

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