Chariotry in ancient Egypt

In ancient Egyptian society, primarily during the New Kingdom, chariotry stood as an independent unit in the king’s military force. thumb| I did it in truth, in the presence of my infantry and my chariotry. Quotes [In the case of the Egyptian war chariot,] the timbers in question were not of Egyptian origin but ‗came from the north‘. […] The timbers used were holm-oak for the axle and the spokes, elm for the pole, ash for the felloes, the chassis and the dashboard, hornbeam for the yoke and birch bark for wrapping and for joining the spokes with the felloes and the hub […] The wooden material of the Egyptian chariots came from the Caucasus. The History of the Carriage. Laszlo, Tarr. tr. Elisabeth Hoch. Arco Publ. Inc., New York, 1969. (TARR 1969:74). Quoted in Talageri, S. G. (2010). The Rigveda and the Avesta. New Delhi: Aditya Prakashan. Inscriptions The Asiatic War Official Record of the Battle of Kadesh Lo, while his majesty sat talking with the princes, the vanquished chief of Kheta came and the numerous countries, which were with him. They crossed over the channel on the south of Kadesh, and charged into the army of his majesty while they were marching, and not expecting it. Then the infantry and chariotry of his majesty retreated before them, northward to the place where his majesty was. Lo, the foes of the vanquished chief of Kheta surrounded the bodyguard of his majesty, who were by his side. [The Attack of the Asiatics] "I charged all countries, while I was alone, my infantry and my chariotry having forsaken me. Not one among them stood to turn about. I swear, as Re loves me, as my father, Atum, favors me, that, as for every matter which his majesty has stated, I did it in truth, in the presence of my infantry and my chariotry." [Ramses' Own Statement] External links Category:Ancient Egypt