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Technology List For Early Societies
Technology List For Early Societies
developed cranes to
in the construction of
These used a
human powered
hamster wheel) and
crane used in Greek
in the air, so it looked
Evidence of the
important tool
including
The
and
Lighthouse of Alexandria used reflected light to help ships find their way
safely to shore. It is considered one of the wonders of the ancient world,
influenced the way that lighthouses are built, even to this day. It was built
in Alexandria, Egypt at the request of Egypts first Greek ruler,
Ptolemy.
The Camera
Medieval
(and in later
This
the cameras
The Egyptians used light from the sun to tell time using
Sun Clocks (and later sun dials). This helped priests
conduct rituals and prayers for different gods at the correct
time of day.