Inventions of Ancient Greece
Pulleys
Pulleys were invented by the ancient Greeks in order to lift large objects via a crane in construction.
Pulleys were invented by the ancient Greeks in order to lift large objects via a crane in construction.
Catapult
The ancient Greeks used catapults, also called Ballistas, was used to launch projectiles over long distances. This image displays a modern day replica of what a ballista would look like.
The ancient Greeks used catapults, also called Ballistas, was used to launch projectiles over long distances. This image displays a modern day replica of what a ballista would look like.
Aqueducts
Aqueducts are bridges that conveyed water throughout Greece. This allowed Greece to support a large population and made water easily accessible to the Greek public.
Aqueducts are bridges that conveyed water throughout Greece. This allowed Greece to support a large population and made water easily accessible to the Greek public.
Concrete
Concrete was used by the ancient Greeks to construct everything from aqueducts to cities.
Concrete was used by the ancient Greeks to construct everything from aqueducts to cities.
Newspapers
The ancient Greeks used newspaper much in the same way as modern society, to spread knowledge throughout cities.
The ancient Greeks used newspaper much in the same way as modern society, to spread knowledge throughout cities.
Roads & Highways
Highways and roads in ancient Greece were used to make traveling more organized and more efficient.
Highways and roads in ancient Greece were used to make traveling more organized and more efficient.
Crossbow
The crossbow was a more compact version of the ballista which shoots projectiles over long distances.
The crossbow was a more compact version of the ballista which shoots projectiles over long distances.
Cranes
Cranes made by the ancient Greeks were used to lift heavy objects and was mainly use for building purposes.
Cranes made by the ancient Greeks were used to lift heavy objects and was mainly use for building purposes.
Thermometer
Like today, thermometers were used to show how hot or cold the surrounding air is.
Like today, thermometers were used to show how hot or cold the surrounding air is.
Alarm Clocks
The earliest version of the alarm clock was invented by the Greeks. Unlike modern day alarm clocks, this one poured water in order wake people up.
The earliest version of the alarm clock was invented by the Greeks. Unlike modern day alarm clocks, this one poured water in order wake people up.
Automatic Doors
Automatic doors that were used by the ancient Greeks used a system of pulleys and steam engines to open and close doors.
Automatic doors that were used by the ancient Greeks used a system of pulleys and steam engines to open and close doors.
Water Pumps
Ancient Greeks used water pumps to transport liquids over short distances.
Ancient Greeks used water pumps to transport liquids over short distances.
Vending Machines
The vending machines the ancient Greeks created were automated. All you had to do was insert a coin and the machine would dispense the product you would’ve wished to purchase.
The vending machines the ancient Greeks created were automated. All you had to do was insert a coin and the machine would dispense the product you would’ve wished to purchase.
Bound Books
Greeks began to make books with bindings which made writing on clay tablets obsolete and made paper books last longer.
Greeks began to make books with bindings which made writing on clay tablets obsolete and made paper books last longer.
Steam Engine
The earliest steam engine was invented in ancient Greece and was a simple mechanism that used steam as a propellent.
The earliest steam engine was invented in ancient Greece and was a simple mechanism that used steam as a propellent.