Ramses the Great's Bowmen: Masters of the Composite Bow

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the crucial role of archery in Ramses II's military campaigns, focusing on the composite bow — a weapon of advanced design that gave Egypt a strategic edge. They discuss the types of wood and sinew used, the training of specialized bowmen, and the tactical deployment of archers in chariot warfare, as depicted at the Battle of Kadesh. The conversation also touches on the symbolic importance of the bow in Egyptian culture, from hunting scenes in tombs to the pharaoh's own prowess as an archer. Listeners will learn about the production of arrows, the role of Nubian and Sherden archers in Ramses' army, and how this technology compared with that of Hittite and Sea Peoples adversaries. The episode draws on evidence from the Medinet Habu reliefs and the Kadesh inscriptions to reconstruct the reality of archery in the New Kingdom. #RamsesII #CompositeBow #EgyptianArchery #BattleOfKadesh #MedinetHabu #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #NubianArchers #Sherden #MilitaryHistory #ChariotWarfare #AncientWeapons #Hittites #SeaPeoples #Arrows #SinewBow #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo