Antikythera Mechanism

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Mark Cartwright
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published on 30 November 2014
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Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera Mechanism (c. 50 BCE), a device used to calculate astronomical positions. The device was found in a shipwreck off the coast of the island of Antikythera. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens).

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About the Author

Mark Cartwright
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.

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APA Style

Cartwright, M. (2014, November 30). Antikythera Mechanism. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3294/antikythera-mechanism/

Chicago Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Antikythera Mechanism." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 30, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3294/antikythera-mechanism/.

MLA Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Antikythera Mechanism." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 30 Nov 2014. Web. 02 Aug 2021.