The Antikythera mechanism, as it is now known, was probably the world's first 'analog computer'—a sophisticated device for calculating the motions of stars and planets.

3 days ago · Antikythera mechanism, ancient Greek mechanical device made of bronze and used to calculate and display information about astronomical phenomena. The Antikythera …

Jul 15, 2025 · The isolated Greek island of Antikythera, lying at the edge of the Aegean Sea between Crete and the Peloponnese, reminds one of paradise.

Apr 18, 2025 · More than a century ago, a group of sponge divers discovered a shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera. It turned out to be the ruins of a cargo vessel dating back …

Apr 16, 2024 · The Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient Greek analog computer used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses. It dates back to the 1st or 2nd century B.C.E. and was …

Aug 2, 2023 · The Antikythera mechanism (also known as the Antikythera Device), dated to the late 2nd century/early 1st century BCE (roughly 205-60 BCE) is understood as the world's first …

Jun 8, 2025 · The Antikythera Mechanism is a mechanical device used to tell time and track the stars, and demonstrates the sophistication of the ancient Greeks.

Apr 2, 2025 · With its intricate gears, moving parts, and precise astronomical functions, the Antikythera Mechanism is widely regarded as the world’s first analog computer, far ahead of …

Antikythera is one of the few islands in the Aegean which were never ruled by the Ottoman Empire, as the Ottomans did not consider the small island a worthwhile conquest.

The island of Antikythira is located south of Kythira, it has an area of 21 square kilometers, its ancient name was Aegila or Aegialia. It had a strategic location for navigation even though it …