0
The ancient Egyptians first invented candles about 5,000 years ago, using beeswax as the candle material.
It was independently reinvented a number of times since then, using different materials: for example, the ancient Chinese burned wax from seeds and insects; ancient Indians used cinnamon; Native Americans and Eskimo used a particular type of oily fish.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoNo, that's one invention with which we can't credit the ancient Romans. When there was no moon, their streets were extremely dark and dangerous. If a man had to be out after dark, he had his slaves carry torches to light the way and to perhaps frighten off any street thugs.
YES THEY DID, they invented gas ones....but not electronic ones
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe Romans did not invent the candle they improved it and advanced it the egyptions originally made the candle.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoI'm not sure of this, but I don't think the candle was invented during Roman times. At any rate the Romans did not use them. They used oil lamps.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Did the Romans invent bowling?
No, the Romans did not invent bowls. Bowls were around for thousands of years before the Romans existd.
What did Alfred the Great invent?
He invented the time candle & the lantern.
Did Romans invent teeth?
No. People other than the Romans had teeth.
Did Romans give us cement and bricks?
No, the Romans did not invent bricks, but they did invent concrete.
What year did the Romans invent apartment buildings?
1869
Why did the Romans invent the microscope?
The Romans didn't invent the microscope
What had the Romans invent?
The Romans invented concrete.
Who was the first to invent the candle clock?
no one
Whet did the Romans invent?
The Romans invented concrete.
Did Romans invent time?
No.
Did the Romans invent electronics?
No.
Did Romans invent corn?
No.
Did Romans invent mancala?
No.
Did the Romans invent the scissors?
No
Did the Romans invent toothpaste?
no
What wines did the Romans invent?
They did not invent wines, they just produced it.
Why did the ancient Egyptians invent the candle?
To see in the dark!
