Spanish Expeditionary Cannon Potentially Founding Oldest Weapons In The United States

The ancient Spanish cannon found in Arizona. (Source: Denimen)

JAKARTA - Two cannons left by Spanish expedition forces when attacked by native Americans have the potential to be the oldest weapons discovery there when archaeologists in Arizona were discovered.

A 42-inch (107 centimeter) bronze cannon, also known as a wall cannon, was discovered by independent researcher Deni airing.

The gun was the first gun found from an expedition led by Francisco VISHzquez de Coronado, which traveled north from what Mexico now calls Mexico to Southwest America between 1539 and 1542.

In a paper published in the 'International History Archaeological Journal' last November, How the first cannon, discovered in 2020, was found on the floor of a stone and brick building which is part of a small town built by Spain and abandoned after fighting in 1541.

The discovery of previous related artifacts, as well as the analysis of charcoal and pieces of pottery found on the floor of the building, shows a connection between the site, known by archaeologists as San Geronimo III and the Coronado expedition.

"These cannons and the fighting that has been going on around them are important because it is the earliest and successful insurgence of Native Americans on the Americas, as the Spaniards did not return for 150 years," and instead withdrew to what Mexico is now calling Mexico. , as quoted January 25.

"Although these cannons will shut down, these cannons are slow to charge and recharge," saidTEN.

The investigation revealed the first cannon was not fired, which showed the occupants of the building were shocked by the attackers and did not have time to fill it, said korot.

"They may be overwhelmed by the attacking force and likely engage in close combat from beside their beds," he said.

"It took some time to charge and fire a cannon, as happened to a double-barreled weapon so that it would not be useful in a sudden attack," he continued.

The second cannon was found on the battlefield itself and has been fired by Spanish defenders.

"I suspect the area where the cannon was stored was not fully controlled by the attackers," said God willing.

"It seems that the defenders have time to carry out the defense, which involves restarting the fire or at least exposing the fire coal so that the lighter for the weapon can be turned on, loaded with weapons, and pulling it down the slope, positioning it and then shooting it," he explained.

The discovery provides a new outlook on Native Americans O'odham, who live in what is now Arizona and the state of Sonora in northern Mexico, he added.

"This means, instead of being obedient and peaceful as their reputation has shown in colonial times, they are extraordinary fighters and defend themselves and their land at a critical time, much earlier than other indigenous groups in the area", explained kolek.

Furthermore,men hope to find the rest of the route traversed by the Coronado expedition, and document 12 known sites along the Arizona route.