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The traction trebuchet was first invented between 5th - 4th century BC, when it is first mentioned in a 4th century Chinese text.
The first evidence of a trebuchet is a 4th century text compiled in pre-Imperial China. The Chinese named the later counterweight trebuchet Huihui Pao, where Pao means bombard. The trebuchet spread to the Mediterranean by 6th century AD.
The Byzantine Empire began using the trebuchet in the 6th century, and it is mentioned in the Strategicon of Maurice by Emperor Maurice. The counterweight trebuchet is mentioned in the work of the 12th century Byzantine historian Niketas Choniates.
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When was a trebuchet invented?
The oldest documentation of traction trebuchets date back to China in the 4th century BC. The first record of counterweight trebuchets comes from an Islamic scholar in 1187 AD.
Why was there a need for trebuchets?
To fling big rocks at/onto/into enemies. they were invented by the french for sieging castles and an alternative to the british catapults
What were trebuchets made from?
wood
Which country invented the trebuchet first?
Trebuchets first appeared around 4th BC in ancient Greece and China. It is difficult to asses which of the two nations was first to use it.
Do trebuchets have pulleys?
Yes they do.
How do trebuchets operate?
They work as a catapult.
What are facts about counterweight trebuchets?
trebachets have wheels
What movies have trebuchets?
the second narnia...the battle scene
Why was the trebuchets built?
to keep urine from over flowing
What weapons are used to ruin castles?
catapults and trebuchets
Where were trebuchets made?
trebuchets were made for a siege. They were made near forests as there would be a large supply of wood. The trebuchets would not be made at their castle as their soldiers would be tired of pushing the trebuchet to the enemies castle and by the time they would get to their enemies castle they would be too tired to fight and would most likely lose the battle.
How fast could trebuchets fire rocks?
Trebuchets could fire rocks at a speed of around 160-200 mph, depending on the size and design of the trebuchet. The larger the trebuchet, the higher the potential speed of the projectile.
