Archaeological discoveries and several ancient texts reveal our ancestors were much more advanced than previously thought. Many of our modern inventions are only re-inventions based on knowledge of ancient people.
During the growth of the ancient civilizations, ancient technology was the result from advances in engineering in ancient times. What kind of technology was present in the ancient world? In this section we take a closer look at the stunning technology of the ancient world.
Thalia Lightbringer – AncientPages.com – Everyone knows about the Pyramids of Giza. Many are also aware of the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and perhaps also the pyramids attributed to Sneferu (Bent, Red). However, there are many more scattered across
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among the Berber Arabs of the Sahara Desert, they are known as foggaras but these people do not remember all their history because it was lost long time ago. The ancient foggaras were created by a sophisticated ancient
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – People ask many questions and are curious about inventions and discoveries. Here is one question: When was the odometer invented? An odometer is a tool for measuring the distance traveled. The word derives from the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Many scientists worldwide are currently conducting experiments in order to learn more about levitation and antigravity. There are however ancient documents that indicate our ancestors were in some way familiar with these subjects. What kind of
AncientPages.com – Many discoveries of modern science and technology were known to the people of ancient India. Skilled ancient doctors conducted complicated surgeries like fractures, cesareans, removing of urinary stones, cataract surgery, artificial limbs, brain surgery and even plastic surgery. Now,
AncientPages.com – Many forgotten ancient manuscripts are kept secret and out of sight in dusty basements of libraries in different parts of the world. In 1961, Doru Todericiu, Professor of Science and Technology at the University of Bucharest, stumbled upon an
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – This incredible technology was widespread in antiquity and evidence of it can be found in all corners of the world. Prehistoric builders used stones, the toughest surfacing material found on Earth to create perfectly round
