siege gun

A siege gun is a large, powerful artillery weapon used in ancient and medieval warfare to attack fortresses and city walls from a distance. Designed to launch heavy projectiles such as rocks or bombs, these guns could breach defensive structures that soldiers couldn't easily overcome. Due to their size and complexity, siege guns required significant time and effort to set up and operate. They played a crucial role in sieges, helping armies weaken or destroy fortified defenses before making a city or castle vulnerable to direct assault.