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Sea Odometer, for measuring distance by sea
The Calcatorian Crane, the most powerful weight lifting machine of antiquity

Ancient Machines

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Herculaneum: A Fate Worse Than Pompeii | Vesuvius Uncovered | Real History Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Pompeii And Herculaneum, Sister Cities, Roman City, Gory, Archaeological Site, Archeologist, Historical Sites
Herculaneum: A Fate Worse Than Pompeii | Vesuvius Uncovered | Real History
Herculaneum: A Fate Worse Than Pompeii | Vesuvius Uncovered | Real History
Interesting History, Roman Empire, World History, Middle Ages, Historian, Romans, Continents
11. Byzantium - Last of the Romans (Part 2 of 2)
trebuchet - Google'da Ara Sword Of The Spirit, Christian Friends, Stronghold, Catapult, Spiritual Warfare, Moyen Age, The Kingdom Of God
trebuchet - Google'da Ara
Sea Odometer, for measuring distance by sea Roman Technology, Siracusa Sicily, Military Engineering, Isometric Map, Industrial Machinery, Modern Tech, Machine Age
Sea Odometer, for measuring distance by sea
The Calcatorian Crane, the most powerful weight lifting machine of antiquity Roman Artifacts, Ancient Artifacts, Roman Architecture, Architecture Drawing, Ancient Greece, Form Of Government
The Calcatorian Crane, the most powerful weight lifting machine of antiquity
roman crane - Google Search Ancient Technology, Ancient Architecture, Medieval, Roman History
roman crane - Google Search
The onager, a Roman siege engine that is a type of catapult that uses a torsional force, generally from twisted rope, to store energy for the shot. History Photos, Art History, Fall Of Constantinople, Roman Warriors, Greek Warrior, Medieval Weapons, Roman Soldiers
La Pintura y la Guerra - Página 694
The onager, a Roman siege engine that is a type of catapult that uses a torsional force, generally from twisted rope, to store energy for the shot.
Scheme of a water-driven Roman sawmill at Hierapolis, Asia Minor. The 3rd century mill is the earliest known machine to incorporate a crank and connecting rod mechanism. Old Technology, Rome Antique, Hydroelectric Power, Water Powers, Water Mill, Double Vitrage, Hydro Electric, Sawmill
List of ancient watermills - Wikipedia
Scheme of a water-driven Roman sawmill at Hierapolis, Asia Minor. The 3rd century mill is the earliest known machine to incorporate a crank and connecting rod mechanism.
Macedonian Siege Tower. These ominous mobile structures would be wheeled into position at the level of the city walls. Covered by hide as protection against fire projectiles.The slits in the body of the tower contain catapults and archers for ranged support.Inside are the assault troops. Ancient Macedonia, Alexandre Le Grand, Ancient Tools, Grece Antique
Ancient Greek war machines: The Helepolis, a fortified wheeled tower
Macedonian Siege Tower. These ominous mobile structures would be wheeled into position at the level of the city walls. Covered by hide as protection against fire projectiles.The slits in the body of the tower contain catapults and archers for ranged support.Inside are the assault troops.
Jeh (J. E.) Bruce, SF/F author
Jeh (J. E.) Bruce, SF/F author
Romans may have effectively created the world's first washing machine as far back as the 1st century AD.'Fulling' was a major occupation that involved cleaning cloth by trampling it in tubs containing an alkaline solution. In ancient Antioch evidence suggests the process may have been mechanised (illustrated) Power Photos, Ancient Designs, Water Wheel, Landscape Artist, Vincent Van Gogh, Find Art, Inventions
The modern technology invented 1,000 years ago
Romans may have effectively created the world's first washing machine as far back as the 1st century AD.'Fulling' was a major occupation that involved cleaning cloth by trampling it in tubs containing an alkaline solution. In ancient Antioch evidence suggests the process may have been mechanised (illustrated)
The Chinese use simple machines like spinning wheels for silk or hand spindles for making cotton. Some farming tools like ploughs and basic carts for just transporting goods are also used as they main source of technology. A place called the Grand Canal which is the largest artificial river in the world was used to transport food and such with boats that people can use. Science And Technology, Ideas Para Inventos, China For Kids, Chinese Herbology, Chinese Fireworks, The Han Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Ancient Origins
The Chinese use simple machines like spinning wheels for silk or hand spindles for making cotton. Some farming tools like ploughs and basic carts for just transporting goods are also used as they main source of technology. A place called the Grand Canal which is the largest artificial river in the world was used to transport food and such with boats that people can use.
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jackie torrison
Most Chinese used simple technology in their day to day lives. Spinning wheels or hand spindles for weaving, farming tools such as ploughs, and carts for transportation. They made use of the Grand Canal, (the largest artificial river in the world) sending boats through the river for trading and transportation. People and animals did the heavy lifting rather than machines Acrylic Containers, Cosmetic Containers, Hand Spindles, Agricultural Tools, Farm Tools, Jinhua, Cosmetics & Perfume, Hangzhou, Qing Dynasty
Most Chinese used simple technology in their day to day lives. Spinning wheels or hand spindles for weaving, farming tools such as ploughs, and carts for transportation. They made use of the Grand Canal, (the largest artificial river in the world) sending boats through the river for trading and transportation. People and animals did the heavy lifting rather than machines
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Jack Paraha
Roman sundial on top of an Ionic column in the Temple of Apollo, Pompeii, Italy. 79 AD Ancient Ruins, Pompeii Italy, Art Romain, Steinmetz
Museum of artifacts
Roman sundial on top of an Ionic column in the Temple of Apollo, Pompeii, Italy. 79 AD
The Trapetum originated in Greece, In Pompeii remains of an ancient olive oil mill called Trapetum have been found. Ancient Pompeii, Ancient Art, Roman Man
MOLINO DE ACEITE DE OLIVA, TRAPETUM
The Trapetum originated in Greece, In Pompeii remains of an ancient olive oil mill called Trapetum have been found.
Olive press utilizing human power Rome Vbs, Olives, Olive Press
Olive press utilizing human power
To achieve a consistent, shallow slope to move the water in a continuous flow, the Romans lay underground pipes and constructed siphons throughout the landscape. Workers dug winding channels underground and created networks of water pipes to carry water from the source lake or basin into Rome. The pipes were typically built in concrete, but were sometimes made of lead when the government provided enough cash. Ancient Rome Lessons, Roman Aqueduct
How is L.A. like ancient Rome?
To achieve a consistent, shallow slope to move the water in a continuous flow, the Romans lay underground pipes and constructed siphons throughout the landscape. Workers dug winding channels underground and created networks of water pipes to carry water from the source lake or basin into Rome. The pipes were typically built in concrete, but were sometimes made of lead when the government provided enough cash.
roman aqueduct construction http://www.ancientvine.com/lastmile.html Historical Architecture, Ancient Buildings, Ancient Cities
roman aqueduct construction http://www.ancientvine.com/lastmile.html
Matt Crotts
Matt Crotts
"Triple-bow siege crossbow with gunpowder fire arrows at Dangtu, China 1131" Military Art, Military History, Samourai Tattoo, Wayne Reynolds, High Middle Ages, Asian History, Crossbow
La Pintura y la Guerra - Página 1112
"Triple-bow siege crossbow with gunpowder fire arrows at Dangtu, China 1131"
The Water Wheel at Prague Castle. Medieval Life, Medieval Period, Medieval Castle, Medieval Fantasy, Cathedral Architecture
The Water Wheel at Prague Castle
The Water Wheel at Prague Castle.
Animal powered mill stone Spanish Olive Oil, Renaissance, Millstone, Empire Romain
Animal powered mill stone
How to use the Roman groma | De Legione Romana Ancient Egyptian Art, European History, Ancient Aliens, American History
How to use the Roman groma
How to use the Roman groma | De Legione Romana
Electricity Usage in Ancient Civilizations Infographic 6th Grade Social Studies, Social Studies Middle School, Teaching Social Studies, Ancient Egypt, Nicola Tesla, Electricity Usage
Electricity Usage in Ancient Civilizations
Electricity Usage in Ancient Civilizations Infographic
Imagen Historical Artwork, Historical Pictures, Fall Of Jerusalem, Imperial Legion, Rome Art, Punic Wars
Pinturas y cuadros de la Antigüedad - Página 196
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Roman siege engines were, for the most part, adapted from Hellenistic siege technology. Relatively small efforts were made to develop the technology; however, the Romans brought an unrelentingly aggressive style to siege warfare that brought them repeated success. Up to the 1st century BC the Romans utilized siege weapons only as required and relied for the most part on ladders, towers and rams to assault a fortified town. Historical Art, Roman Legion
Roman siege engines were, for the most part, adapted from Hellenistic siege technology. Relatively small efforts were made to develop the technology; however, the Romans brought an unrelentingly aggressive style to siege warfare that brought them repeated success. Up to the 1st century BC the Romans utilized siege weapons only as required and relied for the most part on ladders, towers and rams to assault a fortified town.
PhoenicianTrade Routes was an ancient Semitic civilization situated on the western, coastal part of the Fertile Crescent and centered on the coastline of modern Lebanon. All major Phoenician cities were on the coastline of the Mediterranean, some colonies reaching the Western Mediterranean. It was an enterprising maritime trading culture that spread across the Mediterranean from 1550 BC to 300 BC. Ancient Maps, Ancient Times, Phoenician Alphabet, Bronze Age Civilization, Western Mediterranean, History Encyclopedia, Religion, Books Of The Bible
PhoenicianTrade Routes was an ancient Semitic civilization situated on the western, coastal part of the Fertile Crescent and centered on the coastline of modern Lebanon. All major Phoenician cities were on the coastline of the Mediterranean, some colonies reaching the Western Mediterranean. It was an enterprising maritime trading culture that spread across the Mediterranean from 1550 BC to 300 BC.
The first cranes appear in Greece from about the late 6th or early 5th century BC. The Romans, more eager to build large monuments, adopted the technology and developed it further.  Gradually, the mechanical advantage of cranes was increased with additional technology. Classical Greece, Classical Period, Ancient Greek Inventions, Athenian Democracy
The first cranes appear in Greece from about the late 6th or early 5th century BC. The Romans, more eager to build large monuments, adopted the technology and developed it further. Gradually, the mechanical advantage of cranes was increased with additional technology.
Ancient Catapults Ancient Greek, Combat Arms
Ancient Catapults
Ancient Catapults
Early Egyptians Using a System of Weights and Poles Called Shadoofs to Get Water from the Nile Ancient Egypt History, Bible Object Lessons, Nile River, History Images, Personalized Learning, Wonders Of The World, Pyramids
The Nile River - History and Facts
Early Egyptians Using a System of Weights and Poles Called Shadoofs to Get Water from the Nile
Paula Atwell: Lake Erie Artists
Paula Atwell: Lake Erie Artists