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Ancient Egypt

The Cradle of The Nile...a brief look at Ancient Egypt and it's History.

The ''Nine Bows''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-nine-bows 31st Jul 2021 - The term ''Nine Bows'' in relation to ancient Egypt, is used to denote The Enemies of that Culture. Regardless if that exact number is relevant. In it …

Medjay

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/medjay 31st Jul 2021 - The uniqueness of The Medjay was original for Ancient Egypt. Possibly originating from The Sudanese Beja (a Nomadic, Mercenary Group) dating to the 10 …

Machimoi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/machimoi 31st Jul 2021 - Dating to the 6th Century BC, The Machimoi were low ranking Egyptian Soldiers of The Infantry Class. They were akin to Melee Troops in the beginning. …

Great Royal Wife (Title)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/great-royal-wife-title 31st Jul 2021 - The Ancient Egyptian Title of ''Great Royal Wife'' was common to The 12th Dynasty (''Middle Kingdom'', 1,991 BC). It was linked to the primary (princi …

Cartouche

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cartouche 31st Jul 2021 - With prior to the 1950s, the term ''Cartouche'' was unknown (identified in Ancient Egyptian writing or Hieroglyphics as a ''Serekh''), the link in Mod …

Egyptian Cloth, Hide and Metal Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cloth-hide-and-metal-armor 31st Jul 2021 - From Ancient Egypt's development from The Old to The New Kingdom (a period of several hundred years), they experimented with different type of militar …

Infantry Battle Axe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/infantry-battle-axe 31st Jul 2021 - Seen 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 ( …

Egyptian Cuff and Greave Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-cuff-and-greave-armor 31st Jul 2021 - These 2 components were used by many Egyptian Royal Units and Commanders. They were shaped copper or bronze in construction. Versions for the arm exte …

Egyptian War Dagger

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-war-dagger 31st Jul 2021 - The typical Ancient Egyptian Knife or Dagger, was seen in all 3 Dynastic Kingdom Kingdoms. Made of cast bronze, they were double-edged, with a raised …

Egyptian Fan Axe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-fan-axe 31st Jul 2021 - A popular Pole Arm from Ancient Egypt (Middle Kingdom Period 1700 B.C.), The Fan Axe was so called for it's resemblance to fans used in Royal Courts ( …

Egyptian Bow

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-bow 31st Jul 2021 - The Bow was (next to The Spear), the most important piece of combat weaponry used by the Armies of Ancient Egypt. Developed even before The Old Kingdo …

Egyptian Infantry Spear

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-infantry-spear 31st Jul 2021 - The primary weapon of The Egyptian Army from The Old to New Kingdom Dynasties – the standard Infantry Spear was constructed of a 6 foot wooden s …