Khopesh and Chariot: Combat in Ancient Egypt

From the sickle-sword and the battle axe to the composite bow and the chariot, this talk explores how ancient Egyptians fought. It draws on tomb paintings, surviving weapons and battle accounts such as Kadesh, and looks at the wrestling and stick fighting shown on tomb walls at Beni Hasan, a tradition that still survives in Egyptian tahtib today.

At a glance

• Length: 60 mins, with time for questions
• Format: Talk + optional handling
• Audience: Adults
• Ideal for: History societies, museums, heritage sites and festivals

Hands-on handling

Every talk can include a handling table of replica arms and armour, so your audience can feel the weight of the past rather than just hear about it.

Tailored to your venue

Any talk can be tailored to your site, collection or theme. Based in Canterbury, covering Kent, London and the South East, and further afield by arrangement.

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