A man using a copy of a medieval crossbow during a historic commemoration in Gubbio, Umbria.
A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts or quarrels. The medieval crossbow was called by many names, most of which derived from the word ballista, a torsion engine resembling a crossbow in appearance. Historically, crossbows played a significant role in the warfare of East Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Today, they are used primarily for target shooting and hunting.
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Location: Gubbio, Umbria, Italy
Photo credit: © Riccardo Sergnese / Alamy / Afripics
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