Back in the day, the ancestors of Armenians have been skilled archers, and they passed their experience to the oncoming generation. The progenitor of Armenians Hayk Nahapet killed the ruler of Babylon Bel by an accurate shot from his bow.
Englishmen and Mongols are widely considered the best archers in history, but their bows have been much lighter than those that have been used by the Armenians throughout centuries. An arrow from Armenian bows retained its striking force at ranges of up to 500 meters.
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Need more information on Armenian bow an arrow s In different times preferably from Bronze Age up to Middle Ages .
The way they made their bows an arrows from. Also when did they start using reflex bows recurves .
What kind of feathers in other words details also were they drawing the string Mediterranean or Persian way .
Thanks