The mangonel, also called the traction trebuchet, was a type of trebuchet or siege engine used in Ancient China starting from the Warring States period, and later across Eurasia by the 6th century AD.

When was the mangonel invented?

The Mangonel is what many people think of when they think of a catapult. From the Latin word "manganon" meaning engine of war. The Mangonel was invented by the Romans in 400 BC. The Mangonel consists of a long wood arm with a bucket (early models used a sling) with a rope attached to the end.

What were the mangonel used for?

The mangonel was a type of catapult, used for smashing the walls of a castle during a siege. It consisted of an arm and bucket mounted on a wooden frame.