Devices

Early Devices

126 BCE

Early Tools and Devices
3.3 million years ago: The first tools, such as sharp stone flakes used as knives and larger stones as hammers, were created by early human ancestors

Innovations

189

Ancient Innovations
6000 BCE: The first irrigation systems were developed in Mesopotamia and Egypt, showcasing early engineering skills1.
4000 BCE: The invention of sailing ships on the Nile River marked the beginning of maritime technology1.
1200 BCE: The widespread use of iron revolutionized tool-making and weaponry1.
Medieval to Early Modern Period
850 CE: Chinese alchemists invented gunpowder, which later spread to Europe and transformed warfare1.
950harnessing wind power for milling grain1.