Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Aztec Maquahuitl

What was the Maquahuitl? It is a war club that is 3-4in wide 3-4ft long piece of oak with obsidian embedded in the edges.

Who used the Maquahuitl? The Aztec Warriors used it in battle. 

When was it used? During the 16th century in the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire. 

Where was the Maquahuitl used? It was found in Central Mexico. 

Why did the make it like this? They couldn't thrust it, so they used a different style of warfare  

How was it used? Could be used with either one had or two, used for close combat fighting.


No comments:

Post a Comment