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Trebuchets
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Brigitte Wimberger
April 27, 2026
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This is a replica of a medieval trebuchet - war machine.
In 1209, thousands of knights from Northern France and all over Europe came to this area to force the Cathars to the Catholic faith.
The Cathars were persecuted, killed, and mostly burned at the stake.
During a 5-week siege in 1210, stones and dead animals were thrown at the city, which also brought plagues with it.
In early summer, the rivers had dried up and the only well at the foot of the city was destroyed by the besiegers.
They were forced to surrender.
In 1209, thousands of knights from Northern France and all over Europe came to this area to force the Cathars to the Catholic faith.
The Cathars were persecuted, killed, and mostly burned at the stake.
During a 5-week siege in 1210, stones and dead animals were thrown at the city, which also brought plagues with it.
In early summer, the rivers had dried up and the only well at the foot of the city was destroyed by the besiegers.
They were forced to surrender.
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