Iron Age
The Assyrians and Babylonians extensively used the bow and arrow; the Old Testament has multiple references to archery as a skill identified with the ancient Hebrews. Xenophon describes long bows used to great effect in Corduene.
The Chariot warriors of the Kassites relied heavily on the bow. The Nuzi texts detail the bows and the number of arrows assigned to the chariot crew. Archery was essential to the role of the light horse drawn chariot as a vehicle of warfare.
The bow and arrow constituted the classical Indian weapon of warfare, from the Vedic period, until the advent of Islam. Some Rigvedic hymns lay emphasis on the use of the bow and arrow.
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