Composite Recurve Bow — Steppe Weapon

1200 BCE · Avrasya Bozkırı · invention

The composite bow, made of layers of bone, wood and sinew, combined with the horse to create the most effective long-range weapon in the world.

It was the cornerstone of Scythian, Turkic and Mongol weapons technology; immense empires were founded with this weapon.

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What was Composite Recurve Bow — Steppe Weapon?
The composite bow, made of layers of bone, wood and sinew, combined with the horse to create the most effective long-range weapon in the world.
When did Composite Recurve Bow — Steppe Weapon happen?
1200 BCE
Where did Composite Recurve Bow — Steppe Weapon take place?
Avrasya Bozkırı