👉 The Pierre Weapon, also known as the "pierre àanche" or "stone spear," is a primitive yet ingenious weapon used by early European hunters, particularly in the Middle Ages. It consists of a flat piece of stone, typically around 30-40 cm in length and 1-2 cm thick, attached to a wooden shaft. To use, the hunter would throw the stone at its target with great force, relying on the stone's weight and momentum to penetrate armor or flesh. The effectiveness of the Pierre Weapon lay in its simplicity and the unpredictable nature of stone projectiles, making it a formidable tool against heavily armored opponents. This weapon exemplifies the resourcefulness of early humans in adapting available materials for survival and hunting.
