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Antikythira (Antikythera) mechanism. Fragments of a mechanism consisting of 32 gear wheels and plaques bearing inscriptions relating to the signs of the zodiac and the months, probably an astrolabe. This ancient mechanical computer is the oldest known scientific calculator. Bronze, ca. 150-100 BCE. Found on a shipwreck off the island of Antikythira.
Location
National Archaeological Museum/Athens/Greece
Unique Identifier
ART383223
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1663px × 1605px
Photo Credit
© Vanni Archive/ Art Resource, NY
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1st century BCE
2nd century BCE
Astrolabe
Bronze
Computer
Gear, Machine