New experimental data on the distance of sling projectiles
New experimental data on the distance of sling projectiles
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吊带弹丸距离的新实验数据
DOI：
10.1016/j.jas.2009.01.018
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发表时间：
2009
影响因子：
2.8
通讯作者：
Nathan Craig
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作者：
Margaret Brown Vega;Nathan Craig
过去使用的投石器投掷石块的范围存在争议。在安第斯山脉中部，投石器被认为是西班牙前战争的重要武器，并已在考古中被发现。在山顶考古遗址发现的被认为是弹石的滚滚河卵石和石头被作为这些防御工事使用弹石的证据。然而，吊索的使用尚未在山堡进行充分的测试。一位新手投石手在欧洲进行的实验试图阐明古代山堡中投石器投石的范围。从本地投石器获取的数据对于更准确地评估投石器发射的射弹所达到的距离是必要的。我们提供了在秘鲁普诺对经验丰富的投石手、说盖丘亚语的牧民进行的投石试验的数据。结果表明，先前的吊石最大理论距离模型低估了它们的范围。结果还显示，男性和女性以及不同年龄组的吊带使用情况存在显着差异。这些新数据可以更好地近似战争，这对我们对防御工事的解释有影响。
The range of stones cast by slings used in the past is debated. In the Central Andes, slings are asserted to be important weapons of prehispanic war, and have been recovered archaeologically. Rolled river cobbles and stones presumed to be slingstones found at fortified hilltop archaeological sites are presented as evidence that slings were used at these fortifications. Yet sling use has not been adequately tested at hillforts. Experiments conducted in Europe by a novice slinger have attempted to illuminate the range of sling cast stones at ancient hillforts. Data acquired from native slingers is necessary to more accurately assess distances achieved by projectiles launched by slings. We present data from sling experiments carried out in Puno, Perú among Quechua-speaking herders who are experienced slingers. The results demonstrate that a prior model of the maximum theoretical distance of sling cast stones underestimates their range. Results also show significant differences in the use of slings by men and women, and by different age groups. These new data permit a better approximation of warfare that has bearing on our interpretation of fortified sites.