In a remarkable discovery, researchers have come across a highly intricate wreck believed to be a 2,000-year-old “computer.” The Antikythera mechanism hailed as the “first computer,” was unearthed from a Greek shipwreck in 1901 and has continued to astound scientists ever since. This ancient astrological calendar, resembling a hand-powered timepiece, employed a unique winding system to track the movements of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and planets. Notably, it also served as a calendar, accurately recording lunar phases and eclipse dates, as reported by Indy100.
Despite its deceptively simple appearance, this ancient mechanism proved to be technologically superior to anything created in the subsequent millennium. Experts from University College London undertook extensive research on the device, utilizing cutting-edge 3D computer modeling to unravel its intricate workings and shed light on its ingenious design.
Adam Wojcik, a materials scientist at UCL, remarked, “We are confident that our reconstruction aligns perfectly with the evidence gleaned from the existing remains thus far.” According to their findings, the ancient Greeks believed in a geocentric model where the sun and planets revolved around the Earth. Based on this theory, the Antikythera mechanism is thought to trace the motion of celestial bodies through concentric rings.
The researchers’ findings, published in Scientific Reports, shed light on the extraordinary complexity of this 3D puzzle. They discovered a brilliant fusion of Babylonian astronomy, mathematical principles from Plato’s Academy, and ancient Greek astronomical theories. Unraveling this enigmatic creation has exposed a stroke of genius, leaving the scientific community in awe of the remarkable minds behind this ancient technological marvel.
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