Ancient Chinese Crossbow 🏹✨ Did you know crossbows were invented in ancient China over 2,000 years ago? 🇨🇳 Made of wood, horn, and sinew, these powerful weapons changed the battlefield forever. Unlike regular bows, the crossbow could be pre-loaded and fired with just one pull, making it easier for soldiers to use with deadly accuracy. ⚔️ The Chinese perfected this design, and it spread across the world—forever shaping history. 🌍 #HistoryFacts #AncientChina #Crossbow #DidYouKnow | Out Oftime

From ancient China to medieval Europe, the crossbow reshaped warfare. Cheap, deadly, and revolutionary, it armed common soldiers, inspired the repeating design, and survived until gunpowder finally ended its dominance. #Crossbow #AncientWeapons #HistoryShorts #China 🇨🇳 #TerracottaArmy #MedievalWarfare #WarHistory #AncientHistory #Storytelling #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #DocumentaryShort #WeirdHistory Read More:https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/not-shot-dark-how-crossbows