From the Neolithic to the latter years of the 20th century, the bow and arrow has always held great importance amongst nomadic peoples. This was no different for the Turkic people of the 14th-17th centuries. Despite the increased use of field artillery, arquebuses, and muskets, the bow and arrow remained a crucial part of the Ottoman military machine, even featuring at the Siege of Vienna in 1683. They were much cheaper than firearms, easier to maintain, and provided much more rapid rates of fire. Arrows could also be used to create shrieking whistles when fired, which the Ottomans would use to terrify the steeds of their enemies and to send signals. This Video is an example of two Turkish-style whistling arrows.