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Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Bow-and-arrow, technology of the first modern humans in Europe 54,000 years ago at Mandrin, France

The Emergence of Archery In Prehistory: An Exploration of European Upper Paleolithic Weaponry Archery is a skill that has been prevalent throughout history, and the emergence of mechanically propelled weapons in prehistory is often seen as a sign of the advancement of modern human populations into the European continent. However, the presence of archery in the European Upper Paleolithic has not been as widely acknowledged. This is due to the difficulty of determining the difference between weapons propelled with a bow or a thruster. Understanding the presence of archery in the European Upper Paleolithic is key to unraveling the period's technological complexity. In recent years, research into the evidence of archery has been growing. Palaeolithic technology and material culture found at European Upper Palaeolithic sites indicate that arrows were used in the period. In particular, recent archaeological research has focused on the use of a bow and arrow in the European Upper Palaeolithic, which suggests that the technology was employed in the period. In addition to the material evidence of arrows, recent discoveries have shown that there was a range of projectile weapons that ranged from short-range spears to longer-range arrows. This has led to the conclusion that archery was not only a means to hunt game, but also for protection and warfare. This is further evidenced by the presence of arrow heads found at European Upper Palaeolithic sites. The evidence of archery in the European Upper Palaeolithic has also been hampered by the difficulty of distinguishing between what were projectiles fired from bows and thrusters. This is because both bow and thruster projectiles are made from similar materials. Furthermore, arrows, both tipped with stone and flint, can be hard to distinguish from spears or harpoons, which were also common weapons of the period. Despite the challenges of distinguishing between projectiles fired by bows and thrusters, there has been an increasing recognition of the presence of archery in the European Upper Palaeolithic. Several archaeological studies have demonstrated evidence of bows and arrows, which suggests that they were used during the period. Furthermore, the presence of projectile weapons in the period supports the argument that archery was not only a means of hunting, but also a form of defence and warfare. Archaeological evidence of archery in the European Upper Palaeolithic provides insight into the technological complexity of the period, which is essential for understanding the development of human societies. Furthermore, the evidence of projectiles and arrowheads suggest that archery was a part of everyday life during the period, which indicates that archery was an important factor in the technological advancement of early human societies. In conclusion, the presence of archery in the European Upper Palaeolithic has been made more visible through recent archaeological studies. This has given insight into the complexity of the period's weaponry and has provided evidence to support the argument that archery was not only a means of hunting, but also a form of protection and warfare. Understanding the use of archery during this period is critical for comprehending the level of technological advancement of early human societies and for appreciating the wider development of modern human populations.

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