Ancient Egypt
Cartouche
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/cartoucheWith prior to the 1950s, the term ''Cartouche'' was unknown (identified in Ancient Egyptian writing or Hieroglyphics as a ''Serekh''), the link in Modern explanation is t …
Great Royal Wife (Title)
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/great-royal-wife-titleThe Ancient Egyptian Title of ''Great Royal Wife'' was common to The 12th Dynasty (''Middle Kingdom'', 1,991 BC). It was linked to the primary (principle) Wife of a Phara …
Infantry Battle Axe
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/infantry-battle-axeSeen as a viable “war weapon” in the late Old Kingdom Period (2686-2181 B.C.), The Battle Axe was constructed of a slender wooden handle (ranging between 2.5 …
Cloth, Hide and Metal Armor
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/cloth-hide-and-metal-armorFrom Ancient Egypt's development from The Old to The New Kingdom (a period of several hundred years), they experimented with different type of military armor to protect i …
Egyptian War Chariot
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/egyptian-war-chariotThe principle component of Ancient Egypt's Military, The War Chariot was “introduced” in the 15th Century B.C. - by Egypt's “enemy”, The Hyskos. E …
Egyptian War Axe
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/egyptian-war-axeDeveloped from the earlier Old Kingdom Battle Axe, The War Axe was seen during the late Middle to New Kingdom Periods (between 1690 to 1069 B.C.). More refined that it's …
Egyptian Khopesh Sword
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/egyptian-khopesh-swordSeen in use during it's development in The Old Kingdom until the end of The New Kingdom, The Throw Stick was used originally as a hunting instrument. Used in a similar fa …
Egyptian Throw Stick
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/egyptian-throw-stickSeen in use during it's development in The Old Kingdom until the end of The New Kingdom, The Throw Stick was used originally as a hunting instrument. Used in a similar fa …
Egyptian Charioteer Spear
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/egyptian-charioteer-spearDifferent in construction that a typical Infantry Spear, with the advent of the development of The war Chariot (1650 B.C.), a newer, more robust Spear was needed. The Cha …
Egyptian Infantry Spear
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-egypt/egyptian-infantry-spearThe primary weapon of The Egyptian Army from The Old to New Kingdom Dynasties – the standard Infantry Spear was constructed of a 6 foot wooden shaft. The wood would …