The first windmills are believed to have been developed in Persia (modern-day Iran) around the 7th century AD. These early windmills were primarily used for grinding grain and pumping water. They later spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, where they evolved into various forms and functions over the centuries.
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.
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.
During the Middle Ages, windmills were used primarily for grinding grain and pumping water.
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The first windmill in China is believed to have been created in the region of Xinjiang, specifically in the city of Turpan. This area, known for its historical significance in trade along the Silk Road, utilized windmills primarily for irrigation purposes. The design and technology of windmills in China evolved over time, influenced by both local needs and external innovations.
Iran
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.
Windmills
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.
Iraq, about 6000 years ago
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.
The Persians invented Bricks, Ice cream, the First Taxation System, Chess, Algebra, Windmills and Backgammon.
windmills are there to help save energy and renew electricity.
there is no windmills!
Yes, there are lots of windmills in Europe.
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To pump water from under ground and to stir grain.