Summary Egypt begins new type of warfare on the backs of chariots. Using the chariot, the Egyptians are able to drive out the foreign occupiers (Hyksos) from their lands. In an attempt to replicate these impressive war machines, a team of experts goes to Cairo to attempt to assemble an Egyptian chariot within an 8-week timeframe. To bend the wood into the parts needed to build the chariot they find a shop in the suburbs that can bend wood using steam, which saturates the wood enough to allow it to bend. In order to gather more information about what key features the chariots had the group goes to various museums, tombs, and ruins to study more paintings and actual pieces of chariots to get a more accurate understanding of how the chariots were made. In the early stages of testing the harness gives the group immense troubles. This issue is that the mount slides backwards which puts the horses in immense …show more content…
This causes the horses to kick back at the chariot and make it difficult to ride. However, after some testing a fix is found. By tightening the yolks to the harness, they prevent the mount from sliding back and change is noticeable. Throughout testing, the chariot is able to maneuver well through various terrains and is also able to move around tight corners with ease. The group gets the chariot to reach a speed of 24 mph, which is approximately 2 mph short of what a horse and a jockey normally reach. The simulated weapon test goes smoothly as well. The suspension works excellently and it is definitely possible for an experienced archer to effectively fire at enemy troops from a chariot. Also using tactics the Egyptians most likely would have used (hit and run approach) the chariot performs beautifully, allowing the archer to fire arrows with accuracy while riding toward the enemy, then maneuvering a sharp turn to prevent as little vulnerability as possible, and then allowing the archer to fire arrows while riding away from
Whenever the topic of Ancient Egypt is breached, a few generic topics are instantly recalled: maybe it’s the pyramids, King Tut’s tomb, maybe even the Exodus? Before Egypt became the Egypt that most everyone knows of now, it was a wildly disjointed, disunited preamble to the great empire it became known for. King Narmer was the factor that ultimately changed that. Unifier of Egypt and founder of the First Dynasty, Narmer set into motion a series of events that ultimately shaped Egypt into the modern republic it is now. In this episode of ‘A History of the World in 101 Objects,’ we will delve into the history behind this legendary Stele, explore the ancient and current significance of such a production, and attempt to lift the veil on topics such as consolidating Menes with Narmer.
Ramses had a harsh and profound life, yet he was able to accomplish, build, and expand so many ideas across Egypt and even into today. Ramses II made most decisions based on his involvement whether that was war, politics, or ruling. Egypt had to rely on Ramses II to be Pharaoh when his father died. This step in which Ramses had to take at the age of 19 was hard to fulfill with only some training by his father. Ramses was able to accomplish many innovations that have survived to be around today. As ruler Ramses was also the leader of his army and led many battles including the famous war between the Egyptians and Hittites. Ramses created the first treaty to be written down after a war. Ramses has been known to be one of the most profound Pharaoh in history. Even though Egypt relied on Ramses II to be Pharaoh at such a young age, Egypt did not rely just on his judgment, but rather his personal involvement. He expanded Egypt to its’ greatest and highest with a thriving economy and enriched structural growth. Ramses II led for 66 years bringing Egypt to its’ highest power, territorial gain, and economical wealth.
Assmann, Jan. The Mind of Egypt: History and Meaning in the Time of the Pharaohs.
When the pharaoh took the throne nearly five thousand years ago, he inherited a kingdom that had only recently emerged from a long period of civil war. In the beginning the country had been divided into two regions, Lower Egypt (the Delta) and Upper Egypt (the Nile Valley). They two regions were very different. They had different economies, lifestyles, belief systems and artistic traditions. The struggle lasted for many years before the kingdom was forged together. This event took place an estimated 250 years before Djoser took the thrown. However, the union between the two was fragile at best, separatism was strongly present in the north. Before Djoser’s reign, the years were filled with turmoil and civil war. The royal cemeteries show signs of destruction. Exper...
In Ancient Egypt there were over 29 Kings and Pharaohs and over 5 Queens. Some of the most famous kings and queens were: Ramses II, Ramses III, King Tut, Cleopatra, and Nefertiti.
The movie gave a false representation of historical facts regarding chariots, time periods, tribes, apparel, characters, location and even the overall history of the Ninth Legion. First, the Eagle represents war chariots as a fully loaded combat machine with spinning blades firing from the sides. However, in reality, chariots were just carts on two wheels pulled by horses. The chariot was only to carry the higher end warriors during battle. The warrior was the one who did the fighting, not the chariot. Most warriors would actually leave their chariots soon after the fighting began. The chariots were not used for extreme combat weapons, but merely for transportation.
Summary: The Coffin of Horankh, is one of many art pieces, that helps us to understand how Egyptians valued life, but even more, how strongly they valued the ka – the life force that remained habitable in the body for the afterlife. This artifact reveals to us the end results of the in-depth process the Egyptians coined, in mummifying bodies. We see the importance, for them, in encasing the mummified bodies for tomb burials for their next life; just as we learned in our lectures of Egyptian Art. Through this artifact we also obtain imagery of Osiris – Lord of the Underworld and gained an understanding of his importance to them as the god of resurrection.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. ‘Egyptian Art’, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Egyptian Art. New Series, Vol. 41, No. 3, Egyptian Art (Winter, 1983-1984): pp. 1+3-56
The Terracotta Army is one of history's biggest mysteries. Historians know that there is about 8,000 amazing life-like terracotta figures and no two figures are the same. The figures were arranged in ranking order from General first, then officers, then charioteers, then armoured, and robed figures. The terracotta figures were made of clay, they were made in small pieces and then put together to make these amazing terracotta figures. The body of the terracotta warriors is hollow, but the arms, legs, and head are made of solid clay. Some of the warriors are arranged in battle formations along with some horses and chariots.
Johnson, Michael P., and James L. Roark. "4." No Chariots Let Down. 1. ed. North Carolina: University of North Carolina, 1984. 53. Print.
As the ancient civilizations of the west grew their empires, they encountered something so powerful, beastly, and strong that no man could hold down with his own two bare hands, nor could they be tamed. As centuries go on, men learned the ways of the horse and learned to ride upon their backs. They found them to be a key component in transportation, carrying goods, and warfare. As time went on, for every footprint of a human left behind in the wet mud, there was a hoof print not far from the footprint. Ancient Greeks believed that the horse was a gift from the gods, and they were greatly valued in their society.
to 2650 B.C., changed his name to the more commonly known Zoser. It was Zoser
This gives the reader a dramatic image of a graceful, winged chariot coming out of the sky where clouds have partitioned to allow it through.
In this chapter, Waxman examines the effects, both good and bad, of antiquarianism and meddlesome Europeans in Egypt. The author begins by describing the work undertaken by Napoleon and his savants, Jean-Francois Champollion and Giovanni Belzoni. Although, they have helped in the gathering of information and understanding of Egypt’s ancient past, one cannot ignore the negative effects, such as looting, that they have caused. The chapter ends in a discussion of the controversy surrounding the infamous bust of Nefertiti and asking the reader whether it is Germany or Egypt that the bust belongs to. Rather than answering the question, Waxman concludes that perhaps we should concentrate on an exchange of culture instead of arguing over who possesses what.
ROLE OF EGYPT IN THE FATIMID DYNASTY'S IMPERIAL DESIGN (IRAQ)." Order No. 8621295, University of Michigan, 1986. http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=