Top 10 ancient weapons that still cause 'hairs on the back of the neck' to this day

Regardless of whether it happened in 500 BC or today, war is always brutal - houses burned down, people slaughtered, warriors physically and mentally damaged… violence that could injure even the bravest of ancient warriors.

The Pata sword was used in India in the 17th and 18th centuries. The blade was attached to a metal gauntlet and was 25-110 cm long. Pata is used to cut, stab, not slash, very effective against cavalry. Warriors who use combat pata are also equipped with shields, axes or javelins.

Urumi or leaf sword originated in Southwest India around 300 BC. It was the strangest ancient weapon ever invented. Urumi swords can have up to 32 thin, malleable, flexible steel blades. Each blade is 120-167 cm long. This weapon is dangerous not only for the opponent but also for the person who wields it. Urumi swords are not as deadly as regular blades, but they also deal serious injuries. This weapon is very effective when defending, especially against many opponents. Warriors take years of training to use it safely. Well-trained warriors can use two urumis at the same time.

The haladie is a curved double-edged sword attached to the same Indian handle. Each blade is 22cm long. Some haladies have a third blade attached to one side of the handle. Haladie is used to stab opponents. It was the weapon of the ancient Indian warrior class.

Ancient Indian warriors used the Steel Chakram (chakra) from the 5th century BC onwards. These round steel weapons have a sharpened outer edge and are 12-30 cm in diameter. With the chakra, the Indians can hit the target more than 100m away. The chakra can cut off an opponent's arm or slit their throat.

Zhua, or flying claw, was invented by the ancient Chinese in the 6th century AD. Iron nails are attached to a rope or chain, with a reach of 15m. Some claws have a spring-loaded mechanism that helps the claws grip and rip through the opponent's flesh.

Drag Roman. Scissors was a weapon of the Roman gladiator, consisting of a steel tube worn on the forearm, with a semicircular blade attached, sharpened on both front and back. The weapon is used to block the opponent's attacks and then counterattack quickly. The slightest impact of Roman scissors can also cause a serious injury.

The Mambele is a curved dagger for flying, native to Central Africa. The knife is 55cm long and has four blades, which can cause different injuries. In close combat, African warriors use the mambele as a dagger, but mostly it is thrown at the enemy at a distance of 9m.

Katana is a legendary Japanese sword 60-80 cm long that can pierce the human body like a kitchen knife through warm butter. Katana is the best cutting weapon in world military history. The first katana swords were forged in the 13th century.

Macuahuitl is an Aztec sword, invented in the 10th century. 1m long and 75mm wide, it is basically a wooden staff with obsidian blades about 3cm long. The Macuahuitl is a standard melee weapon used by the Aztec warriors Eagle and Jaguar. Obsidian cuts the human body better than a surgical knife. The interesting thing is that it is used to defeat, not to kill the opponent. The Aztecs needed prisoners for their ritual sacrifice.

An ax that can cut down trees, very simple and cheap to make. It was part of the daily life of medieval farmers. However, in the hands of the Vikings, this tool became a formidable weapon, becoming popular in Europe in the 10th century. The Dane ax had a length of 1.2 m and was used with both. hand. The Vikings ravaged the battlefield with these brutally simple weapons. They can easily decapitate their opponents with just one hit.