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No-one knows. Forms of the drawbridge were used, albeit rarely, as far back as ancient Egypt, 3000 BC. They did not become common until the Middle Ages in Europe. Leonardo da vinci designed some - he is not the inventor though.
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What is cuneiform and who invented it?
the sumerians invented it.
Who invented the pyramid's?
the Egyptian invented the pyramids
When was earrings invented?
the earrings were invented in the 1607
When was Egyptian medicine invented?
When Egyptians invented medicine
Who and when were bangles invented?
they are not invented but used for accesories in India
Are Drawbridges found on lakes?
Drawbridges are usually found on old castles over the moat.
What materials did the Aztecs build drawbridges with?
The Aztecs used a combination of wood, stone, and ropes to build drawbridges. They would create a framework using wooden beams and stone supports, then use ropes to attach the bridge to a mechanism for raising and lowering it. These drawbridges were commonly used in their cities to span canals and waterways.
How much do drawbridges cost?
2 dollars
When were the first drawbridges made?
For over 8,000 years ago they have been in use in some form.
Who used drawbridges in the middle ages?
Castles over a moat.
How do you use hydraulics in bridges?
Hydraulic systems may be used to open and close drawbridges.
Why are there drawbrige in a castle?
Castles had drawbridges to allow some people inside, usually by providing a bridge to get over a moat or ditch. Drawbridges could be brought up to keep other people out, such as enemies, since they could not get over the moat or ditch without it.
Are mechanical bridges over navigable waters that raise or turn to allow marine traffic to go under them?
Drawbridges.
What are drawbridges used for?
A drawbridge (bascule bridge) is utilized where the low clearance of a bridge over a waterway would not allow some ships and boats to pass beneath it. This is most commonly seen on active waterways where a bridge is desirable for traffic, but taller/larger ships and boats MUST pass through. Alternatives to drawbridges include vertical lift bridges, where the middle section can be raised high enough to allow ships beneath it, and swing bridges that can pivot in the center. Counter-weighted drawbridges, however, are more common, because they were usually cheaper and easier to construct. In many cities with high vehicular traffic, or for interstate highways, drawbridges have been replaced by modern high-rise bridges.
Four things you might do to protect a castel under attack?
swords, knights, guards, moats, drawbridges, attack weapons etc.
What has the author Bernard C Winn written?
Bernard C. Winn has written: 'From \\' -- subject(s): Social life and customs, Childhood and youth, Biography 'San Francisco underfoot' -- subject(s): Pictorial works, Equipment and supplies, Manhole covers, Public utilities 'California drawbridges, 1853-1995' -- subject(s): Drawbridges, History 'Railways revisited' -- subject(s): Railroads
Why did the Romans build castles?
The Romans built spectacular castles. The castles were built for defense and protection from the enemy. Drawbridges kept the enemies from getting across the moat.
