Ancient Egyptian Engineering : the chariot #history #ancientegypt

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1. The design didn't originate from the Egyptians. They adopted it from the Hyksos Invasion around 1650 BCE. This was made famous in Wilbur Smith's famous "River God" novel. Prior to this, Egyptian chariots were largey ceremonial – clunky, large, inreliable. The Hyksos had spoked wheels and woven chariot chasis, a marked improvement in weight reduction and strength. "The Hyksos invasion of Egypt occurred around 1650 BCE when a group of western Asian migrants gained control of Lower Egypt, establishing their capital in Avaris. This takeover was possible due to a period of Egyptian civil unrest and a weak border control. The Hyksos brought military innovations, including the horse-drawn chariot and composite bow, which they used to dominate the north. Ultimately, native Egyptian pharaohs from the south, led by Ahmose I, expelled the Hyksos around 1532 BCE, which ushered in the New Kingdom era"

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2. What fascinating is the deliberate choice to invest into a chariot versus becoming skilled riders like the Mongolians or the Native Americans

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3. Good starter vehicle to survive monkey hordes in UK for an hour.

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