Ancient Egypt had armies and soldiers. Pharaohs sent armies to areas such as Palestine, Nubia and Syria. Armies had infantry and chariot troops. Chariots were made of wood, and were manned by two soldiers, and pulled by two horses. Archers would fire arrows at the enemy from chariots.

Egyptians also fought with the axe, which was a popular weapon all over the Middle East. Daggers were effective weapons as well. Egyptian daggers had fine, tapered copper blades decorated with stripes.

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