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Has the Antikythera Mechanism been replicated?
The Antikythera Mechanism has been recreated in a computer simulation—yet enigmas still remain. A fragment of the Antikythera Mechanism at the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece. Photo courtesy of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.
How old is the Antikythera device?
2,000-year-old
A 2,000-year-old device often referred to as the world’s oldest “computer” has been recreated by scientists trying to understand how it worked. The Antikythera Mechanism has baffled experts since it was found on a Roman-era shipwreck in Greece in 1901.
What is the Antikythera Mechanism used for?
Antikythera mechanism, ancient Greek mechanical device used to calculate and display information about astronomical phenomena.
What does antikythera mean in English?
noun. an island in the eastern Mediterranean, northwest of Crete: archaeological site.
How many gears are in the Antikythera Mechanism?
There are 35 gears, and seven displays. There are many hints that the device was also used to calculate and show the movement of stars, even though none of the necessary gears or displays have been found.
How much does the Antikythera mechanism replica cost?
The Antikythera Mechanism Replica (2nd c. B.C.) 600,00 € 440,00 € It is the first calculating machine in history. It was used to determine and forecast important astronomical and calendar events.
How many pages are in the Antikythera mechanism booklet?
Every replica is accompanied by an informative booklet (26 pages), which contains information about the history and the function of the Antikythera Mechanism. This booklet was supervised by the Antikythera Mechanism Research Team of Aristotles University and the University of Macedonia.
Why is the Antikythera mechanism so important?
The Antikythera Mechanism, the first analog computer in human history, is so important for the evolution of technology as the Parthenon for the evolution of architecture! It was constructed between 150-200 BCE and was used to calculate the exact position of the Sun, the Moon and possibly the planets in the sky.