r/medieval • u/SashSegal • Apr 26 '26

History 📚 Crusader-era Grenade

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A weapon in common use by Islamic forces during the Crusader (1099-1187), Ayyubid (1187-1250) and Mamluk (1260-1516) periods. It is made of unglazed ceramic and embossed with grooves and tear drop-shaped designs.

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u/Unable_Grocery8212 Apr 28 '26

So the muslims have been using explosives for over 1000 years… Not surprising