Before revision: In addition to land-based weaponry, warships, such as the trireme, were in use by the 7th century BC.
After revision: Alexander’s conquest saw the increased use of spears and shields in the Middle East and Western Asia as a result Greek culture spread which saw many Greek and other European weapons be used in these regions and as a result many of these weapons were adapted to fit there new use in warIn addition to land-based weaponry, warships, such as the trireme, were in use by the 7th century BC.