The exact location was not known, but it was created during the Song Dynasty, but thats when it was first used for navigation. Originally magnetism in China was used for Geometric readings. This is known as "Feng Shui"
What purpose did the ancient compass serve
Yes.
Christopher Columbus did not invent the compass. The compass was invented in China for Feng Shui practitioners, to "align" the forces of the earth to help them maintain balance in their lives for later to become an important navigational tool.
Yes, 10 greatest inventions of ancient China.
There are many ancient Chinese legacies. Each dynasty of ancient China has something to offer. For example, the Han, Qin and Ming dynasties all had a hand in building the Great Wall of China.
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What purpose did the ancient compass serve
to point!
China.
The compass was invented during the Han Dynasty in ancient China. While there were multiple inventors involved in its creation, the Chinese explorer and inventor, Shen Kuo, made significant improvements to the design of the compass.
Galileo did not invent the military compass. The military compass, also known as the mariner's compass, was invented in ancient China during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BC). Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist known for his work in astronomy and physics during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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compass
it helps us navigate where to go.
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