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When were catapults first invented?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/10/2023

The catapult was invented by the Greeks so they could destroy the other cities and the people with it. It was originally made to launch objects like stones and smaller things which were set on fire but over time, they were able to launch objects like boulders

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∙ 17y ago

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Who used the Catapults?

The Romans first invented them,

When did the catapults get invented?

In 399BC by the Greeks

Who invented the ogre catapults?

iPhone 5

What date was the roman catapults invented?

I kept seeing this, but i think it was invented in 399 BC.

Did the ancient Egyptians have catapults?

No, they didn't if they didn't buy them or copy them, they were invented in the roman empire under Caesar rule.

Who used catapults in the middle ages?

if they were invented, every buddy, or China.

When did catapults first get used?

in Scotland

Where did catapults first appeared?

1786

When were catapults first used and by whom?

no one

Did the Romans invent catapults?

No, but they did bring it to a very high level of sophistication.

What did ancient egyptians use to make catapults?

They didn't. Catapults and balista's were first used in the roman empire.

Why was catapult invented?

In the 14th century Catapults were used by Chinese, Greeks and Romans. They were used to through boulders and other things into cities and castles. Catapults were used so that people could attack enemies from far away.