Khopesh

Khopesh
Khopesh
	18th century BC khopesh found in Nablus; the blade is decorated with electrum inlays. It was most likely used for ceremonial purposes.
Type	Sword
Place of origin	Ancient Egypt
Service history
In service	c. 3000–1300 BC
Used by	New Kingdom of Egypt; Kingdom of Israel and Judah; Canaanite city-states; Kingdom of Kush;
Wars	Battle of Kadesh; Battle of Qarqar;
Specifications
Length	avg. 50–60 cm (20–24 in)
Blade type	Curved

The khopesh (ḫpš; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that developed from battle axes.^[1]^[2] The sword style originated in Western Asia during the bronze age^[3] and was introduced in the Second Intermediate Period.^[4]^[5] The khopesh became more common in the New Kingdom, and is often depicted with kings in statues and murals.

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^ Sapiro, D., Webler, B. Fabrication of a Bronze Age Sword using Ancient Techniques. JOM 68, 3180–3185 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-016-2105-9
^ Lloyd, Alan B. A Companion to Ancient Egypt. Spalinger, Anothony J. Ch 23. Military Institutions and Warfare: Pharaonic. Newark, UNITED KINGDOM: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2010.
^ Mieroop, Marc Van De. A History of Ancient Egypt. John Wiley & Sons, 2021. pg 126

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[3] Sapiro, D., Webler, B. Fabrication of a Bronze Age Sword using Ancient Techniques. JOM 68, 3180–3185 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-016-2105-9

[:0-4] Lloyd, Alan B. A Companion to Ancient Egypt. Spalinger, Anothony J. Ch 23. Military Institutions and Warfare: Pharaonic. Newark, UNITED KINGDOM: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2010.

[:1-5] Mieroop, Marc Van De. A History of Ancient Egypt. John Wiley & Sons, 2021. pg 126

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