2.8K views · 115 reactions | The Antikythera mechanism (/ˌæntᵻkᵻˈθɪərə/ ant-i-ki-theer-ə or /ˌæntᵻˈkɪθərə/ ant-i-kith-ə-rə) is an ancient analog computer designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses for calendrical and astrological purposes, as well as the Olympiads, the cycles of the ancient Olympic Games. Check it out Ancient Explorers! www.AncientExplorers.com | Ancient Explorers | Facebook

⚙️ The Antikythera Machine — The World’s First Computer, Built 2,000 Years Ago 🕰️✨ Discovered in 1901 within a shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera, this ancient bronze device has baffled scientists for over a century. Known as the Antikythera Machine, it’s often hailed as the world’s first mechanical computer — a masterpiece of engineering built over 2,000 years ago. Inside its corroded frame lay more than 30 precision-crafted gears, designed to predict solar and lunar eclipses, trac

What’s the world’s oldest computer? It’s believed to be the Antikythera Mechanism. This remarkable piece of technology, created over 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece, still amazes us today with its mysterious and intricate design. It's a true testament to the ingenuity and intelligence of our ancestors! 🧠 Learn more in our online exhibit: A Classical Wonder: The Antikythera Mechanism 📸 Imagery credits: Courtesy of Rien van de Weygaert #AntikytheraMechanism #AncientGreekTechnology #HistoryOfTe

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121K views · 2.6K reactions | The Antikythera mechanism — generally referred to as the first known analog computer. 敖 Watch new episodes of #StrangestThings Thursdays at 10p on Science Channel. | Science Channel | Facebook

2.8M views · 10K reactions | Scientists unlock the secrets of the ancient 'Antikythera Mechanism', the world’s first computer. Footage by: Prof. Tony Freeth/UCL Thumbnail image credit: Marsyas/WikiMedia #Antikythera #Computers #Research #Engineering #Artifacts #History | Hashem Al-Ghaili | Facebook