Units of History - Nubian Archers - Longbowmen of Africa DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

An historical overview of Nubian archers, exploring their origins, weapon design, tactics, and service history across millennia alongside ancient Egypt.

From the video

Answers: Who were the Nubian archers and how did they fight?

• Nubian archers
• ancient warfare
• Kingdom of Kerma
• Kingdom of Napata
• Kingdom of Meroe
• ancient archery tactics

What it concludes

• Nubian archers used self-bows measuring 1.5 to 2 meters with reflexed tips and leather bindings instead of notches to protect the bow under stress.
• Nubian military forces were highly organized, mixing archers with infantry, cavalry, chariots, and war elephants in sophisticated combat formations.
• Nubian archers served extensively as mercenaries in Egyptian and other foreign armies, maintaining a formidable reputation across millennia.