Some will find it difficult to believe, but many types of modern weapons have been invented for a long time. A striking example of this is the hand grenades that existed in the Middle Ages. Scientists managed to find one such grenade on the seashore in Israel. Most likely it was used by the Saracens against the Crusaders.
Even a child will be able to say that he is putting himself in general terms with such a type of weapon as a hand grenade. Today there are a huge number of types of grenades that allow not only to destroy the enemy, but also to do "special" things. It is interesting that people have thought of grenades as such for a long time. It is absolutely known that this type of weapon was used during the era of the Crusades.
One such pomegranate was found by scientists in Israel on the seashore. The find is quite rare. Such things very rarely fall into the hands of scientists, especially in a relatively general form. Radiocarbon analysis showed that the grenade was made in the XII century. After a thorough study, the find was transferred to one of the Israeli antiquities museums.
Of course, the then hand grenades were different from modern models. In terms of their technical component, they were much more like modern Molotov cocktails. The pomegranate consisted of a body - an earthen pot, a wick and a filling. Medieval grenades were fueled in most cases with Greek fire. Scientists still argue about the exact composition of this substance. Rather, crude oil was the basis for Greek fire. Fat and sulfur could also be used.
The principle of operation of grenades with Greek fire was simple. The fuse was lit, the grenade thrashed, hit a hard surface, the ceramic body broke and everything around it caught fire. Used such ammunition in a variety of situations. They could throw the ranks of the enemy, use them in the siege of the city, and also use them in ship battles.
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