7 Unbelievable Ancient Technologies That Were Ahead of Their Time

By Sheetal Kumari | August 29, 2024

Discover the surprising technologies developed by ancient cultures that were centuries ahead of their time. Here are seven of them.

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This ancient astronomical calculator predicted eclipses and tracked planetary movements with remarkable accuracy.

Antikythera Mechanism (Ancient Greece, 100 BCE)

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This ancient device is believed to be one of the first batteries, used for electroplating and other purposes.

Baghdad Battery (Ancient Mesopotamia, 250 CE)

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The Romans developed a durable and long-lasting concrete that has withstood the test of time.

Roman Concrete  (Ancient Rome, 100 BCE)

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This extensive network of roads and trails connected the Inca Empire, facilitating trade and communication.

Inca Road Network  (Inca Empire, 1400 CE)

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The Edwin Smith Papyrus reveals a sophisticated understanding of anatomy and surgical techniques.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine (Ancient Egypt, 1550 BCE)

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This ancient device detected earthquakes and measured their intensity, centuries before modern seismology.

Chinese Seismograph (Ancient China, 132 CE)

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The Maya developed a precise understanding of astronomical phenomena, including planetary movements and eclipses.

Mayan Astronomy  (Maya Civilization, 200 CE)

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