Ancient Egyptian Weapons Over Time

  • 10,000 BCE

    The sling was invented.

    The Egyptians used the sling to shoot things and kill animals.
  • 4000 BCE

    The Egyptians started importing obsidian for their weapons

  • 3150 BCE

    The Egyptians had already started using bronze weapons.

  • 2500 BCE

    Spears were made by bronze and obsidian.

    Spears were made by bronze and obsidian.
  • 2000 BCE

    obsidian was exchanged for bronze to make better weapons.

  • 1500 BCE

    Warriors used all weapons with different controllers but lost the war.

    Warriors used all weapons with different controllers but lost the war.
    Most Egyptians were teamed up to teach each other how to use weapons of all sorts.
  • 1274 BCE

    Chariots were used in battle to carry weapons.

    Chariots were used in battle to carry weapons.
  • 1000

    iron arrow heads began to appear.

    iron arrow heads began to appear.
    The Egyptians were getting iron to make their weapons stronger and deadlier.
  • battleaxes were produced during the Old Kingdom Period.

    battleaxes were produced during the Old Kingdom Period.