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Alexandria, in Egypt.
The first windmill was built by Heron of Alexandria in the 1st century (AD). His 'windwheel' operated an organ (the musical instrument). This was the first time wind had been used to power a machine in history!
The first practical windmills (similar to windmills found today) were built by the Persians sometime during the 9th century. Persian geographer Estakhri noted the invention of windmills. There is one document (supposedly written between 634 and 644 AD) that suggest that windmills were invented in Persia in the 7th century. However, this document was probably created in the 10th century and, therefore, is unreliable.
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Where were windmills and watermills first developed?
The Greek inventor, Hero of Alexandria, invented a wind machine that powered an organ in the First Century CE. Windmills for grinding grain and pumping water were in use in Eastern Persia (now Iraq) in the Ninth Century. Watermills were in use in Ancient Greece in the Third Century BCE.
What were windmills used for in medieval times?
During the Middle Ages, windmills were used primarily for grinding grain and pumping water.
What are wind wheels?
Like windmills.
When were windmills invented?
in the late 1800's
When did the dutch start making windmills?
they made them when there was water
What country first came up with windmills?
Iran
What was the first windmills used for?
The first windmills were used for grinding grain and pumping water. In ancient times, windmills were primarily used to grind grain into flour, providing an efficient method for food production. Later on, windmills were also used to pump water from wells and drain marshes.
What did daisy first make before the BB gun?
Windmills
When was the first windmills invented?
The first windmills were invented for grinding grain to produce flour and for pumping water. A vertical axis system was developed in Persia between approximately 500-900 AD.
How do older windmills and new windmills differ?
older windmills make more energy than newer windmills
Which country first used windmills?
Iraq, about 6000 years ago
What did Persians invent?
The Persians invented Bricks, Ice cream, the First Taxation System, Chess, Algebra, Windmills and Backgammon.
What are windmills used for?
windmills are there to help save energy and renew electricity.
Are there windmills in Europe?
Yes, there are lots of windmills in Europe.
Where are the windmills in the Legend of Zelda phantom hourglass?
there is no windmills!
What has the author Brian Flint written?
Brian Flint has written: 'Suffolk windmills' -- subject(s): Windmills 'Windmills of East Anglia' -- subject(s): History, Windmills
What was the purpose of windmills when first originated?
To pump water from under ground and to stir grain.
