Mounted Assyrian warrior (IMAGE) Complexity Science Hub Caption The invention of bit and bridle eventually led to the evolution of armed mounted warriors like the one depicted in an Assyrian relief from 8th century BCE. Credit Created: 5 June 2010 by Ealdgyth britishmuseumassyrianrelieftwohorsemennimrud.jpg Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.