Mesopotamian weapons and armor
Organized warfare originated in the Sumerian city states of southern Mesopotamia in around 3000 BCE. They used spears, maces, axes, adzes, and bows and arrows. To protect themselves, these foot soldiers would have body armor, round helmets, and small round shields. ( 1- Electrotype reproduction of a helmet recovered from the royal cemetery of Ur, Iraq 2550-2450 BCE.; 2- Royal spears.; 3- Royal battle axe.; 4- Ceremonial gold dagger with scabbard.; 5- Copper spear point).
