Geobloke
The crescent shape was used for hunting large water birds and small game like rabbits. With birds, there was a danger with pointed heads that it might just pass through, so these did more damage. They were also less likely to get buried in the ground do their large cross section
It goes to hope far you consider consent. The tombs of the people that you are investigating probably wouldn’t have consented to it, but the people and their families have long since disappeared, with even the culture attached to it evolving to the point of non recognition, therefore it’s okay.
Well too be fair, Lawrence of Arabia tapped into existing resentment up forment his revolt
There’s always been differing interests in the middle east, whether it’s religious, ethnic or something else. To say otherwise takes away from the agency of the people living there