Egyptian Chariots

 

Ancient Egyptian Chariots did not have shock absorbers or modern rubber tires.  If they drove on something other than sand or Nile mud, the ride was bumpy and if they hit a rock, well, you would know. Also turning was difficult especially around corners.  Most were 2 person cars, one was a driver and the passenger could fire a bow or spear from inside.  Scouts or Archers would drive on ahead of the Army.  In 18th Dynasty Chariots were either 4 or 6 spoke-type in wheels.  Persian Chariots at the time of Alexander had 6 to 8 spokes with wheel spikes to injure horses or chariot wheels.  Roman Chariots were mostly for entertainment in the Circus Maximus.  Chariots had horses, usually in pairs, pulling them (2, 4, 6).   Chariots were constructed of wood initially and later coated or plated in metals, like Tutankhamon's gold plated wood chariot.  Chariots later became Carriages and modern Cars/Automobiles or motorcycles (also 2 wheels).   Sumerian carts may have inspired the Chariot; these were 2 to 4 wheels with a donkey or oxen pulling it.  (Photo: Assassin Creed Origins game). 

MC 2019.