World’s Oldest Computer Discovered In A Shipwreck Followed Lunar Calendar
Dating back 2,200 years, the Antikythera mechanism is known as the world’s oldest computer, tracking celestial movements with precision.
Discovered in a shipwreck off Antikythera in 1901, this ancient device puzzled scientists for decades.
About the size of a shoebox, it features intricate bronze gears and dials to analyze the cosmos.
New research reveals it used the Greek lunar calendar, tracking 354 days instead of the Egyptian solar calendar.
Researchers used techniques from gravitational wave detection to confirm the mechanism's 354 holes, matching the lunar calendar.
Creating this device required highly accurate measurement techniques and a steady hand, showcasing ancient Greek craftsmanship.
The Antikythera mechanism, featured in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts.