Sickle sword | Assyrian - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBTitle: Sickle sword. Period: Middle Assyrian. Date: ca. 1307–1275 BCE. Geography: Northern Mesopotamia. Culture: Assyrian. Medium: Bronze. Dimensions: 2 13/16 × 21 1/16 × 1/2 in. (7.2 × 53.5 × 1.2 cm) Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1911. Accession Number: 11.166.1
Khopesh - Wikipedia
WEBThe khopesh (ḫpš; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle -shaped sword that developed from battle axes. [1][2] Description. A typical khopesh is 50–60 cm (20–24 inches) in length, though smaller examples also exist. The inside curve of the weapon could be used to trap an opponent's arm, or to pull an opponent's shield out of the way.
Khopesh—The Egyptian Sword that Forged an Empire
WEBDec 26, 2018 · The khopesh, a curved sword commonly used in Egypt during the Bronze Age, represents the oldest sword style used in North Africa and the Near East. It is also with this sword that the Egyptians forged an ancient empire.
Canaanite | Late Bronze Age - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThe bronze body is covered with a fairly thick layer of gold foil, which would have protected the underlying material from weathering, added to his radiant appearance, and indicated his divine nature.
Grade 6 Amazing Mesopotamia: Assyrian Sickle Sword
WEBOct 11, 2023 · 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".
A Gallery of Assyrian Warfare - World History Encyclopedia
WEB5 days ago · 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. 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".
Khopesh Sword - Symbolic Weapon Of The Pharaohs And …
WEBMay 27, 2021 · One such weapon is the bronze khopesh, a sickle-shaped sword, usually described as a kind of sword-ax, widely used among warriors in the ancient Near East from 3000 BC to about 1300 BC. Harpe-AO 4354 - khopesh / archaeological artifact - …
Assyrian Sickle Sword - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 27, 2021 · 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.
The Curved Might of History: Understanding the Khopesh Sword
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Characterised by its unique curved blade that resembled a sickle or an axe, this ancient Egyptian sword was an iconic weapon reflecting the technological and strategic innovations of early Near East civilisations.
Khopesh: A Guide on the Egyptian Sickle Sword - Sword …
WEBJun 17, 2022 · Also known as sickle sword, it was one of the early swords that emerged during the Bronze Age and later became a preferred military weapon in close-quarters combat. This article highlights the unique characteristics of the Egyptian khopesh, its origin, and its significance in ancient Near East history. Characteristics of the Khopesh Sword