Chariotry, ancient Near East and Egypt

2012/10/26 by Peter Raulwing, Stefan Burmeister · 2 citations
Arts and Humanities · Social Sciences · #Ancient Near East History #Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts #Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies

paper · doi:10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah24050

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Abstract

Abstract The ancient Near Eastern chariot is defined as a light, two‐wheeled, horse‐drawn vehicle with spoked wheels and a D‐shaped floor, permitting a chariot driver and charioteer to stand abreast. It was used mainly for warfare, but also for hunting and ceremonial occasions. Chariot racing, which played a significant role in Greek and Indo‐Iranian cultures, is hardly in evidence in the ancient Near East.

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• Chariot [wikipedia]

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