A study reviews the archaeological evidence and concludes that the famous bow made of horn, wood, and sinew did not appear until the Late Bronze Age, probably in the Near East, dismantling earlier ...
AMMAN — Among the oldest and most effective weapons of antiquity were simple and composite bows. Widely used during the Bronze Age, these weapons evolved over time, with significant advancements in ...
Water buffalo tusks, fish bladders, and animal sinew all went into the making of the ancient Egyptian composite bow. While the materials may seem primitive, this powerful weapon was not so different ...