Descendants of the sea peoples, armies were better trained, diversified and armoured. They had champions, such as Goliath, and were continually at war with their neighbours, the Hebrews. The height of the power of the Philistines was during the period from 1080-1025, when they ruled over Israel and Palestine. Their power was short-lived, however, as the Hebrews rose up and defeated them.

Medium chariots, screened by skirmishers and cavalry should be able to put pressure on an enemy centre or flank, while the close order foot, supported by loose order, can hold their own and advance on the other flank. This is a fair army for any level of player.

Enemies: New Kingdom Egyptians, Hebrews, Philistines and Later Cannanites.

More Chariot Armies For Ancient Warfare

Early Hebrew 1250-960 BC
Sea Peoples 1230-1165 BC
Philistine and Later Canaanite 1200-975 BC
Midianite Arabs and Nomadic Camel 1500-650 BC
Aramaean, Phoenician or Cypriot 1200-700 BC
Early Chinese: Shang, Chou, Chin 1700-200 BC
Post Mycenaean Greek 1150-700 BC
Later Babylonian 1500-750 BC
First Temple Hebrews: 960-581 BC
Libyan Egyptian 950-700 BC
Indian 900 BC-450 AD