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When was the wedge discovered?
The Antikythera mechanism, also known as the "wedge," was discovered in 1901 in an ancient shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera.
How old is the first computer?
Off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera, sponge diver Elias Stadiatus was lowered into the sea in his bulky diving suit. When he reached the bottom, his eyes widened The Antikythera Mechanism lay under the sea for about 2,000 years, the answer was hidden behind thick mineral deposits.
When was the first analog computer invented?
The Antikythera mechanism is believed to be the earliest known mechanical analog "computer" by Derek J. de Solla Price. It was designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was discovered in 1901 in the Antikythera wreck off the Greek island of Antikythera, between Kythera and Crete, and has been dated to circa 100 BC. Devices of a level of complexity comparable to that of the Antikythera mechanism would not reappear until a thousand years later.
What is the Antikythera Mechanism and when was it found?
The Antikythera mechanism is a geared mechanism, believed to have been made by the ancient Greeks, made from bronze in a wooden frame. It was found on 17 May 1902 by archaeologist Spyridon Stais, who was working a shipwreck that had been discovered about 40 metres deep off the Greek island of Antikythera in 1900. Since its discovery, scientists have only been able to theorise over its purpose, as no documentation appears to exist regarding this ancient mechanism. The most widey accepted theory concerning its function is that it was an analog computer designed to model the movements of heavenly objects. Recent working reconstructions of the device support this analysis. The device is all the more impressive for its use of a differential gear, which was previously believed to have only been invented in the 16th century
What did herodotus do that was important to the ancient greek civilization?
Wrote history.
Why were Greek achievements important?
It strongly shaped the western civilization
How important were Greek gods to the citizens in the ancient Greek civilization?
very important because the Greeks needed someone to rely on
What was the most important effect of Macedonia's conquest of Greece?
end of greek civilization
Is the island of crete between the great and mediterranean seas?
Between Greece and Crete there lie the islands of Kythera and Antikythera. In Ancient Greece Kythera was considered the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Quite close south west of Kythera is the Calypso Deep, lying in the Ionian Sea, the deepest point of the Mediterranean Sea (5,267 meters). The small island of Antikythera is well known for the ancient ship wreck that was found there in 1902, unveiling the Antikythera Mechanism. Kythera and Antikythera also form the borderline between the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea. More information on the certain areas can be found via the Related Links.
Which civilization contributed the most to the development of Greek civilization?
Which civilization contributed the most to the development of Greek civilization? Mycenaean
Which came first the founding of ancient Greece or ancient Rome?
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What cultures influence Greek civilization?
The Ancent Egyptian civilization influenced the Ancient Greek civilization.
