Five of the most astonishing ancient artifacts from all over the world
Archaeologists, both professional and amateur ones, unearth wonders from tens of thousands of years past. Every once in a while, their discoveries are incredibly puzzling that they remain unexplained. These invaluable artifacts spark conversations and further discoveries in order to prove and explain their existence. Image source: iraqicivilsociety.org The Antikythera mechanism was discovered in a shipwreck buried beneath 45 meters of water off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera, shares Sadigh Gallery. Built to calculate astronomical position, it is made up of a box with dials on its outside, with intricately assembled gear wheels placed within the box. The Saqqara bird was discovered in 1898 through an excavation in Pa-di Imen tomb in Egypt. Made from a sycamore tree, the artifact weighs less than 40 grams, with a wingspan that is over 7 inches. The Baghdad Battery is an ancient device consisting of a 5 ½ inch tall clay vessel, with a copper cylinder glued...