Descended from the nomadic tribes of Aramaeans, those same nomads that moved through Mesopotamia, giving the Assyrians a real battle, their progeny ruled Phoenician city-states and Cypriot cities, fighting against their neighbours as well as Assyrians and Hebrews. They also become embroiled in destructive internecine warfare.

Their constant fighting against powerful enemies forged tough armies. Chariots, upgraded to medium or heavy, double-armed and with chariot runners provide an extremely strong wing or centre. The close-order spearmen and archers in mixed units are useful for controlling the centre or to support the chariot attacks. Cavalry and camels are good on the flanks and skirmishers can screen any and all. Use the ships to sail up a water feature and harass an enemy's rear. This is a decent army for any level of player.

Enemies: Assyrian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Aramaean and Post Mycenaean Greek.

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