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Researchers cast a 163-kg ancient warship weapon after 1,500 years
A team of researchers has successfully reconstructed an ancient bronze naval ram, utilizing experimental archaeology techniques over 1,500 years old. By referencing ancient texts and creating a beeswax model, they employed traditional Greek and Roman methods. Documenting each phase of the process revealed valuable insights into how these historical weapons were produced, thus enhancing our understanding of ancient naval warfare and the demands of that era.
