the height of the normal soldiers ranges from 5 feet 8 inches (1.7 meters) to 6 feet 2.5 inches (1.9 meters). those that rode the chariots were 3 feet 2.5 inches (1.9 meters). the commanders were the tallest of all the soldiers. they stood 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 meters ). the height represented the different degree of importance of the soldiers.