A real Roman warship battering ram, used to win the First Punic War. #ancienthistory #archaeology #history | Ancient Star

Evolution of the Battering Ram The battering ram is an ancient siege weapon used to breach fortifications by delivering powerful force against gates and walls. Its evolution began in Mesopotamia around 2500 BCE, where simple logs were used to strike walls. By the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the design advanced significantly. The Greeks introduced the more sophisticated "battering ram," often made of heavy timbers with a pointed end, enabling greater force upon impact. During the medie