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600-year-old hand cannon discovered in South Korea
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Archaeologists in South Korea have discovered a 600-year-old bronze hand cannon. The weapon, likely made in 1377 or 1437, confirms an early stage in the development of gunpowder technology.
In brief
- Archaeologists confirmed the authenticity of the hand cannon.
- The cannon was found near the city of Naju.
- The weapon could fire arrows and bullets.
- The cannon’s manufacture dates back to the Goryeo or Joseon period.
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У Південній Кореї знайшли 600-річну ручну гармату, яка могла стріляти стрілами та кулями
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У Кореї знайшли найдавнішу ручну гармату: вчені досліджували її три роки
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