10 Interesting Fact About Ancient weapons and warfare

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• The oldest weapon ever found was a spear from around 400,000 years ago.
• Most prehistoric weapons are made of stones and wood, such as stone axes and spears.
• Gladius, a typical Roman sword, is designed to be used at close range and allows Roman soldiers to fight their enemies quickly and effectively.
• Ancient Greek Warship, Trireme, has three rows of rowing and can reach speeds of up to 9 knots.
• The war horse was first used by Sumerians about 5,000 years ago.
• Ancient Egyptian batteries may be used to make electricity and are used in medical treatment.
• Biological weapons such as poisonous bows and poisonous arrows are used by many ancient civilizations, including Greeks and Romans.
• Catapult is a very effective weapon in attacking the fortress and walls of the city, and is often used during the Middle Ages.
• Mongol soldiers use unique arcs, called composite arcs, made of several different types of wood and bones.
• Firearms were first used in the 13th century by the Chinese people and were known as fire bombs, made from gunpowder and paper powder.