Antikythera Mechanism buy Device Computer famous Treasure Mystery Ancient Greek Greece Architecture Tablet Engraved on Black Slate

"We've had to rethink history of technology completely as a result of this single object", Tony Freeth, University College London.
"If the ancient buy Greeks had understood the capabilities of the technology they created, then they would have reached the moon within 300 years, and we'd now been exploring the nearest stars", Arthur C. Clarke

From the Ancient Relica Series, The famous Antikythera Mechanism first computer engraved/etched on pure black slate with distressed edges! First discovered in a Roman-era shipwreck by Greek sponge divers in 1900 beside Antikythera Island, the fragments of a hand-powered mechanism called an “ancient calculator" was found. The shoebox-size device has a complex gearwheel system of 30 intricate bronze gear wheels, a 19-year calendar & a 223-month eclipse prediction dial and was capable of accurately predicting the motions of the five planets known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the sun, the phases of the moon & the solar and lunar eclipses — displaying them all relative to the timings of ancient events such as the Olympic Games 4-year cycle. This makes it an analog computer of great complexity. No other machine of known existence shows a similarity in advanced engineering for at least another 1,000 years & is widely regarded as a new Wonder of the World.

Each artwork from the Ancient Relica Series is created to be visually and tactically exciting. The heavy cold feel of the black slate and rough edges drives a sense of discovery. You just can't get this feeling from books or pictures... you need to feel.... let your eyes feel. Experience what it's like to explore the details of these ancient hieroglyphs, documents, pictographs and petroglyphs up close and personal. Our goal is to give you profoundness and discovery - like when such sites were first uncovered. Each Artwork is completely unique and are modeled after the original inscriptions and images. Discover your World!

FREE GIFT SERVICE if selected includes extra attention with canvas ribbon, gold stamp & note tag (and no invoice or packing slip). You can send any personalized text and info for us to use. If you have a little more to say than can be used on the tag, we will create a larger note/card to include. Yep, all for free. Hum... maybe YOU deserve a gift. Have a look at the Free Gifting Service pictures in above picture gallery.

Created to display on included wood stand or handheld for close inspection. Made to wow, Made in Austin, Texas USA. Others in the series available.

12x 8 inches (Tablet)
13x 8 inches (Tablet + Stand)