antikythera Posts

These Captivating Treasures Were Lifted From Shipwrecks!

[related_articles] The Antikythera Mechanism Image source: Stefan Geens/ Flickr Certainly, one of the most mysterious and precious items ever retrieved from a shipwreck is the Antikythera Mechanism.

Mysteries From Ancient History Science Still Can’t Explain

Antikythera Mechanism Antikythera mechanism Image Source: Stefan Geens/ Flickr From plumbing to concrete, we can credit the Ancient Greeks and Romans for inventing many things. But should the computer be on that list of inventions that date back to over 2,000 years?

These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers

Antikythera Mechanism Often described as the world's first computer , the Antikythera Mechanism was discovered in a 2,000-year-old Ancient Greek shipwreck. It was believed to have been created to study astrological phenomena, but this hypothesis remains unverified. 15. 

These Shipwrecks Are the Most Valuable Ever Discovered

The Antikythera Treasures ($120-160 million) Located off the north-western tip of the Greek island of Crete, this shipwreck prompted the world’s first major underwater archaeological expedition.

These Ancient Inventions Have Got Scientists Stumped!

Antikythera mechanism, 100 BC Often called an 'ancient Greek computer' because it can predict astronomical positions and eclipses for calendar and astrological purposes. In addition, it also tracks the cycle of the ancient Olympic Games. 9.

These 25 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Beggar Belief!

The Antikythera Mechanism, Greece Source No one has yet worked out how the Greeks built this device, and it took them 70 years to even figure out what it was. It was, in fact, a machine which accurately tracked the movement of the heavens with a rotating hand, rather like a clock.