| − | The '''Huns''' were an Asiatic nomadic people, probably originating in Central Asia in what is now [[Kyrgyzstan]]. They were excellent horsemen, almost living 'in the saddle', and moved their herds and flocks from one place to another on the steppes to graze the animals. They perfected the art of shooting their short, 'composite' bows from horseback, making them formidable warriors. [[File:Attila.jpg|thumb}250px]] | + | The '''Huns''' were an Asiatic nomadic people, probably originating in Central Asia in what is now [[Kyrgyzstan]]. They were excellent horsemen, almost living 'in the saddle', and moved their herds and flocks from one place to another on the steppes to graze the animals. They perfected the art of shooting their short, 'composite' bows from horseback, making them formidable warriors. [[File:Attila.jpg|thumb|250px]] |