What was the first fairground ride called?

The first fairground ride is believed to be the "carousel," which dates back to the Middle Ages. These early carousels featured wooden horses and were used for training knights in jousting. They evolved over time into the amusement rides we know today, with the first mechanical carousels appearing in the 18th century. Other early rides included swings and simple merry-go-rounds, but the carousel is often considered the pioneer of fairground attractions.