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The role of women in ancient warfare differed from culture to culture. There have been various historical accounts of females participating in battle.

This article lists instances of women recorded as participating in ancient warfare, from the beginning of written records to approximately 500 CE. Contemporary archaeological research regularly provides better insight into the accuracy of ancient historical accounts.

Women active in direct warfare, such as warriors and spies, are included in this list. Also included are women who commanded armies, but did not fight.

Timeline of women in ancient warfare worldwide

17th century BCE

15th century BCE

13th century BCE

Statue of Fu Hao at Yinxu

12th century BCE

11th century BCE

10th century BCE

9th century BCE

8th century BCE

7th century BCE

6th century BCE

Tomyris from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum
Cloelia from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum

5th century BCE

Artemisia I of Caria from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum

4th century BCE

Olympias from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum

3rd century BCE

Arsinoe III of Egypt
Consort Yu

2nd century BCE

1st century BCE

Hypsicratea from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum

1st century CE

2nd century CE

3rd century CE

4th century CE

Xun Guan portrayed by a Peking opera actress during a 2015 performance in Tianchan Theatre, Shanghai, China.
Hua Mulan

5th century

See also

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