Bronze Age Warriors
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Bronze Age Warriors
A foot soldier armed with a bronze hatchet and bronze spear and a horseman armed with a bronze sword, a bronze hatchet and sword- belt. The horse is decked with round bronze discs. Swords evolved from daggers in the Bronze Age and were between 50 and 90 cms long. The edge was often hardened and hammered to give a sharp edge.The introduction of the sword marked a significant shift in attitudes. It was the first weapon produced solely to physically harm human opponents. The use of horses in war emerged in Eurasia between 4000 to 3000 BC and spread to other countries. Warriors as a separate class date back to the late Bronze Age, circa 1000 BC. A military class of sword-bearing, individually mounted warriors evolved and created a form of warfare which dominated Europe for the next 3000 years.It could be said to be the birth of militarism and the start of the arms race
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the formidable Bronze Age Warriors, highlighting their advanced weaponry and the significant impact they had on warfare. In the foreground, a foot soldier stands tall with a bronze hatchet in one hand and a bronze spear in the other. Behind him, an imposing horseman commands attention as he wields a bronze sword and wears a sword-belt adorned with round bronze discs. Swords were revolutionary during this era, evolving from daggers to become purpose-built weapons designed to harm human opponents. Ranging between 50 and 90 cms long, these swords featured hardened edges meticulously hammered for maximum sharpness. This marked a pivotal shift in attitudes towards combat. The use of horses in war emerged around 4000 to 3000 BC in Eurasia before spreading across various regions. As time progressed, warriors became recognized as a distinct class during the late Bronze Age (circa 1000 BC). These individually mounted fighters armed with swords created an unparalleled form of warfare that would dominate Europe for thousands of years. This image symbolizes not only technological advancements but also highlights the birth of militarism and the subsequent arms race that ensued. The mastery of metallurgy allowed for superior armaments like these bronze weapons which revolutionized battle strategies forevermore. It serves as an intriguing glimpse into ancient history where aggression met innovation on the battlefield – forever shaping our understanding of warfare's evolution.
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