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New discovery reveals the birthplace of the wheel 6000 years ago


Published on 2025-02-17 21:02:18 - MSN
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  • The origins of the wheel remain one of history's greatest mysteries, obscured by fragmented evidence and centuries of speculation. While its invention revolutionized transportation, trade, and engineering,

A recent archaeological discovery has pinpointed the birthplace of the wheel to what is now modern-day Slovenia, dating back approximately 6,000 years. This finding challenges previous beliefs that the wheel was first developed in Mesopotamia. The evidence includes wooden axles and wheels found in the Ljubljana Marshes, which were part of ancient pile-dwellings. These artifacts suggest that the technology was used for transportation, likely for carts or wagons, indicating a sophisticated understanding of mechanics and woodworking among the prehistoric inhabitants of the region. This discovery not only rewrites the history of technological innovation but also highlights the advanced cultural and technological exchanges that might have occurred across ancient Europe.

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