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It is believed that the first traction trebuchets were used by the Mohists in China as early as in the 5th century BC descriptions of which can be found in the Mojing
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The traction trebuchet next appeared in Byzantium.
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They were also used with great effect by the Islamic armies during the Muslim conquests.
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It is unknown the exact date that the trebuchet was created, however they were first seen in the 12th century during the Medieval period.
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It is believed that these great siege engines were counterweight driven trebuchets.
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During the siege of Acre two large trebuchets were used by Philip II
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