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Nov 19, 2015 · Many of modern society’s most cherished institutions and ideas—not to mention the objects we use every day—can trace their origins back to the ancient world.
- Sarah Pruitt
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- Mass-Produced Pottery. Bowl from the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. Other ancient people made pottery by hand, but the Sumerians were the first to develop the turning wheel, a device that allowed them to mass-produce it, according to Reed Goodman, a doctoral candidate in the art and archaeology of the Mediterranean at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Writing. Jones says that it’s likely, though not 100 percent certain, that the Sumerians were the first to develop a writing system. Either way, it’s clear that they were using written communication by 2800 B.C.
- Hydraulic Engineering. Ancient Water Systems. The Sumerians figured out how to collect and channel the overflow of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers—and the rich silt that it contained—and then use it to water and fertilize their farm fields.
- The Chariot. Scale model of a simple two-wheeled chariot which was invented by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. The Sumerians didn’t invent wheeled vehicles, but they probably developed the first two-wheeled chariot in which a driver drove a team of animals, writes Richard W. Bulliet in The Wheel: Inventions and Reinventions.
Oct 22, 2015 · Many ancient Greeks hold the title of the Father of Science, the Father of Medicine, or Zoology. Even remarkable leaders like Alexander the Great and Pericles with their innovative and philosophical ideas motivated many others to follow in their footsteps.
May 29, 2023 · Despite discovery centuries ago, some of these inventions remain in use today and have had a lasting impact on society. Explore the most impressive examples of these ancient inventions and take a look at how they have managed to adapt to modern society over several generations.
- Greg Beyer
- The Magnetic Compass. One of the most important inventions in world history, the compass helped people navigate on both land and at sea. While today we have GPS tracking via satellites, it wasn’t until very recently that magnetic compasses were still being used all over the world, helping sea captains steer their ships in the right direction.
- Paper. Before paper, we used a wide array of surfaces on which to record our thoughts, either as pictures or in the written word. The English word “paper” is derived from the Latin “papyrus” which was in turn taken from Greek.
- The Wheel. Modern civilization would look very different today had it not been for the ancient invention and incorporation of the simple wheel. Exactly where and when the wheel was invented remains unclear.
- The Calendar. When human beings transitioned from hunter-gatherer societies towards sedentary life, farming became important, and the more important farming became, the more important it was to accurately predict the seasons.
Dec 20, 2017 · The ancient Greeks are often credited with building the foundations upon which all western cultures are built, and this impressive accolade stems from their innovative contributions to a wide range of human activities, from sports to medicine, architecture to democracy.
Jul 1, 2019 · Modern human beings are the result of millions of years of evolution, but not just physical evolution: we are also the result of a series of innovations and inventions of technology that make our lives livable today. Our pick for the top ten human inventions begins 1.7 million years ago.
