Where did the trebuchet originate?
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The traction trebuchet, also referred to as a mangonel in some sources, is thought to have originated in ancient China.

Torsion-based siege weapons such as the ballista and onager are not known to have been used in China.

The first recorded use of traction trebuchets was in ancient China.

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explanation:

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."