The earliest form of the ballista is thought to have been developed for Dionysius of Syracuse, c. 400 BC. The Greek ballista was a siege weapon. All components that were not made of wood …

Ballista, ancient missile launcher designed to hurl javelins or heavy balls. Ballistas were powered by torsion derived from two thick skeins of twisted cords through which were thrust two …

May 7, 2024 · The ballista was an ancient engineering marvel that dominated battlefields with its deadly precision and formidable power, reshaping the very art of war.

Jul 15, 2025 · Among the most fearsome weapons conceived by the minds of Hellenistic and Roman engineers was the ballista, a mechanical marvel that hurled death with frightening …

Among the many devices that emerged during this period, the Ballista stands out as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of dominance in warfare. This article delves into …

A medieval ballista was a powerful siege weapon that was used during the Middle Ages to launch large arrows or bolts at enemy fortifications. It was essentially a giant crossbow mounted on a …

Ballista was a very effective medieval siege weapon and was primary used by the attacking army to throw large stones in order to damage the castle walls. However, it could also be used by …

Description of the mechanism, assembly and operation of Roman torsion ballista including illustrations and dimensions. From The Projectile Throwing Engines of the Ancients by Sir …

Feb 2, 2014 · Principally used in fixed positions or onboard ships, these machines, known generally as ballistae, could fire bolts or heavy stones over several hundred metres to punch …

The ballista (Latin, from Greek βαλλίστρα ballistra[1] and that from βάλλω ballō, "throw"), [2] plural ballistae or ballistas, sometimes called bolt thrower, was an ancient missile weapon that …