Ancient Egyptian Weaponry

Despite not using chariots, the egyptians were still advancing their weaponry. They already had expert archers who would come to ride in the adopted chariot technology. There is also evidence of a range of swords that have been discovered from the new kingdom period. The presence of a ceremonial shield in the late bronze age egypt suggests that shields were used by the egyptian army. And if you want to know more about this fascinating confrontation of chariots, military strategy, deception and timing, then you need go back and listen to episode 17,. which is a whole episode completely devoted to the conflict.