Mongol bows were the main weapons of the Mongol warriors in this period. Warriors carried at least 2 bows, a long one for long-range work and a shorter one for mounted combat.

Bows are of two basic kinds: wooden and composite. The earliest bows were undoubtedly made from wood, probably simply cut from saplings and whittled into the desired shape and strung with animal gut.

The Mongolians, throughout history, crafted composite Mongolian bow for their troops. Made from wood, sinew and horn, it was glued together using a substance extracted from the bladders of fish.

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Mongol warriors were excellent horse archers who could dominate the battlefields with their outstanding skills. The Mongol bow was used as their main weapon and played a decisive role in their military …

Dec 27, 2002 · One piece of equipment that was of great significance in war as well as in the daily life of the Mongols was their composite bow. Perhaps this bow is not quite as well-known in the West as …

Aug 28, 2025 · Capable of piercing armor at 200 meters, the Mongolian recurve bow enabled warriors to dominate vast regions across Asia and Europe in the 13th century. Its compact size, ideal for …

Making a traditional Mongolian Bow, using Horn, Bamboo, Sinew and Wood. Photos showing the various stages of construction.

Nov 29, 2025 · The traditional martial art and sport involving the use of a composite bow to shoot arrows at a target is a deeply ingrained aspect of Mongolian culture. This practice, honed over centuries, …