The Evolution of War 2 – Development of New Weapons

The possession of powerful weaponry determines the outcome of wars, and all the more so today. The Gaya Confederacy, frequently involved in numerous conflicts and wars, employed the most advanced weapons technology available at the time. These exhibitions demonstrate the sequence of weapon development in the Gaya region.

From the late 2nd to the 3rd century, fast-growing Gaya polities fought against each other in a prolonged struggle to expand their own territories. Weapons before that time had evolved consequently. Short-range weapons disappeared and long-range weapons such as spears and bows became common. The long, sharp iron spear in the middle is an example of the weaponry of the time. Spears were an all-purpose weapon and had the advantage of being able to both stab and slash the enemy.
During the 4th century, sharper weapons were developed as wars became more violent. The arrowheads on the right are longer than previous designs, and were capable of flying further and penetrating deeply into enemy flesh. Weapons evolved again to enable greater numbers of people to fight fiercely from a greater distance.