Maya Weapons & Warfare
The Maya are a race that has existed
for about 3,000 years. In this large time span much has happened. The
Maya have built temples, learned how to use the land, hunt, and much
more. This page will only feature a small part in this races history,
their battle. Upon a field hundreds maybe thousands of fearless soldiers
grasp in theyre hands spears of wood with obsidian tips, shields
beautifully decorated with colorful feathers of red, yellow, green,
and blue. Arrows fly through the air, whizzing past the heads of their
foes this is a Mayan battle taking place.
1. Bow and Arrow
A projectile weapon used for long range combat. This weapon was created approxamatly 2,500 years ago.
A close range blade used for stabbing.
An either close or long range weapon. It is a long pole with a blade at the tip. It could be thrown or used as a sabbing weapon.
4. Atlatl (spear thrower)
A device used for throwing the spear. The spear was placed in a groove on the Atlatl then the atlatl was strapped to the arm. After throwing the spear the tip of the spear (a dart) was projected out of the spear into the pray. After the battle was over the spear part (not the dart) could be retrived.
5. Club (maquahuitl)
This was somewhat like a log used to crush the enemy, not stab them. The club was widely used.
A curved blade used for cutting grass. It could also be used for battle.
This is how Maya fought and what they used for fighting.
Chichen Itza Temple of Warriors