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Period: 3000 BCE to 499
Ancient age
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1754 BCE
The Code of Hammurabi
This legal code, created by King Hammurabi of Babylon, is one of the earliest known sets of written laws in history. -
1500 BCE
The Water Clock
Also known as a clepsydra, this device was used to measure time by the controlled flow of water. It had various applications in ancient societies. -
1000 BCE
The Iron Plow
The development of iron plows improved agriculture by making it more efficient and allowing for better soil cultivation. -
500 BCE
The Pythagorean Theorem
Attributed to the Greek mathematician Pythagoras, this theorem relates to the lengths of the sides of a right triangle. -
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The Compass
While the exact origin of the compass is debated, it was in use by the Chinese around this time and greatly aided in navigation.