Weapons of Mesopotamia, Sumer and Egypt: Ancient Swords
2023年11月10日 · Mesopotamian (Sumerian) Swords and Daggers. The ceremonial dagger in Figure 1 is Sumerian and dates to c. 2500 BCE. It weighs about 34 oz (950 g), while its length is about 10 in (25 cm). The double-edged blade is made of gold, and the hilt is made from lapis lazuli gemstones decorated with gold.
Sickle sword | Assyrian - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Curved swords appear frequently in Mesopotamian art as symbols of authority, often in the hands of gods and kings. It is therefore likely that this sword was used by Adad-nirari, not necessarily in battle, but in ceremonies as an emblem of his royal power.
sword - British Museum
This type of sword was popular in Mesopotamia between the 12th and 10th centuries BC (Iron I) and possibly slightly later, averaged about 32-33 cm in length and usually has heavily worn edges which implies that they were regularly used and sharpened.
Khopesh - Wikipedia
The khopesh (ḫpš; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that developed from battle axes. [1] [2]
Unveiling the Mesopotamian Swords: Ancient Weaponry, Culture, …
2023年10月30日 · Swords were an integral part of warfare in ancient Mesopotamia, playing a crucial role on the battlefield. Let’s explore the significance of these weapons and how they shaped the course of ancient conflicts.
Assyrian Sickle Sword - World History Encyclopedia
2021年2月27日 · A bronze Assyrian sickle sword that is believed to have belonged to the Assyrian king Adad Nirari I (r. 1307-1275 BCE), made in northern Mesopotamia, c. 13th century BCE.
Ancient Mesopotamia Weapons
There were various types of swords, bows and arrows as well. Mace, axe, spear breaker: The two handed sword, the club, javelin, lance, pole arm, which was a specific pike, the sling, staff and dagger were commonly used in warfare.
Top 10 Mesopotamian Weapons and Armor Used in Battle
2022年6月30日 · The Mesopotamians had the sickle sword, the ancient Egyptians had the khopesh, and the Romans had the gladius. However, for all of their differences, swords tend to be a part of every ancient civilization’s arsenal.
Grade 6 Amazing Mesopotamia: Assyrian Sickle Sword
2023年10月11日 · A bronze Assyrian sickle sword that is believed to have belonged to the Assyrian king Adad Nirari I (r. 1307–1275 BCE). The blade bears the cuneiform inscription: "Palace of Adad-nirari, king of the universe, son of Arik-den-ili, king of Assyria, son of Enlil-nirari, king of Assyria".
print - British Museum
The sword is one of the first objects to be discovered with a royal Mesopotamian inscription. It measures 54.3 cm in length and originally had an inlaid hilt. The object was acquired by Mr Robert W. Hanbury, M.P. in Mardin in 1874 from a group of Italian monks who said they had acquired it in the region of Diyarbekir.