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Science and Technology in Ancient Times

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Science and Technology in Ancient Times

In the ancient times, people were concerned with transportation and navigation, communication and record keeping, mass production, security and protection, as well as health, aesthetics and architecture. Science and Technology keeps on advancing in order to meet the growing needs of people along these areas. Due to the constant innovation introduced by Science and Technology, which has the end goal of improving lives and making the work easier, faster and efficient, our society respond by changing as well. These changes are evident as each ancient civilization keep on creating technology that has been modified and that is being used today.

To name a few, Sumerian are known for their contribution with the first writing system called as cuneiform. Challenge to mass produce food, they invented plowing, irrigation and dikes and wheel for farming. Throughout the existence of this civilization, their main mode of transportation was through waterways such as rivers and seas. They are also known to develop the first road.

Figure 1 Sumerian Cuneiform ("Redirect Notice", 2019) On the other hand, Babylonian civilization, which emerged near Tigris and Euphrates River were famous for being great builders, engineers and architects. One of major contributions is the hanging garden of Babylon which one of the seven wonders of the world.

Another civilization that is known for its renowned archeological artifact like the death mask of Tutankhamen and Pyramid of Giza is the Egyptian Civilization. Also, ancient Egyptians are known for their earlier contributions like water clock or clypsedra, paper or papyrus, ink and a system of writing known as hieroglyphics. They have also invented cosmetics for aesthetic reason. Meanwhile, during this time, wigs were worn by wealthy Egyptians to protect the shave of the heads from the harmful rays of the sun.

Figure 1 Hanging Garden of Babylon ( "Image: Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Wikipedia", 2019)

Apart from being the birthplace of western philosophy, some of the major achievements of Greeks include in-depth works on Philosophy and Mathematics. They are also celebrated for their contribution to the world like coliseum, Olympics, alarm clock and water mill.

Perceived to be the strongest political and social entity in the west, EGO Empire was considered to be the cradle of politics and governance. Other civilizations looked up to it as a model in terms of codified laws and legislation. They are also celebrated for the invention of newspaper, bound books or codex. In terms of architecture and engineering, Romans are known for building elaborate churches, basilicas, aqueducts, coliseums, amphitheaters and

Figure 1 Death Mask ("Google Image Result for timetrips.co/ep- tutmask1", 2019)

Figure 1 Pyramid of Giza ("Google Image Result for cdn.images.express.co/img/dynami c/25/590x/Can-you-see-the-flaw-682241", 2019)

Figure 1 Papyrus ("Image: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art ...", 2019)

Figure 1 Hieroglyphics ("Image: Hieroglyph | writing character | Britannica", 2019)

Figure 1 Greek Coliseum ("Image: the coliseum (greece)- YouTube", 2019)

Figure 1 Olympics("Image: The Olympic Games [ushistory]",2019)

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Science and Technology in Ancient Times

Course: Science, Technology and Society (GEC103)

210 Documents
Students shared 210 documents in this course

University: Cagayan State University

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Science and Technology in Ancient Times
In the ancient times, people were concerned with transportation and navigation, communication
and record keeping, mass production, security and protection, as well as health, aesthetics and
architecture. Science and Technology keeps on advancing in order to meet the growing needs
of people along these areas. Due to the constant innovation introduced by Science and
Technology, which has the end goal of improving lives and making the work easier, faster and
efficient, our society respond by changing as well. These changes are evident as each ancient
civilization keep on creating technology that has been modified and that is being used today.
To name a few, Sumerian are known for their contribution with the first writing system called as
cuneiform. Challenge to mass produce food, they invented plowing, irrigation and dikes and
wheel for farming. Throughout the existence of this civilization, their main mode of transportation
was through waterways such as rivers and seas. They are also known to develop the first road.
Figure 1.1 Sumerian Cuneiform ("Redirect Notice", 2019)
On the other hand, Babylonian civilization, which emerged near Tigris and Euphrates River were
famous for being great builders, engineers and architects. One of major contributions is the
hanging garden of Babylon which one of the seven wonders of the world.
Another civilization that is known for its renowned archeological artifact like the death mask of
Tutankhamen and Pyramid of Giza is the Egyptian Civilization. Also, ancient Egyptians are
known for their earlier contributions like water clock or clypsedra, paper or papyrus, ink and a
system of writing known as hieroglyphics. They have also invented cosmetics for aesthetic
reason. Meanwhile, during this time, wigs were worn by wealthy Egyptians to protect the shave
of the heads from the harmful rays of the sun.
Figure 1.2 Hanging Garden of Babylon ("Image: Hanging
Gardens of Babylon - Wikipedia", 2019)

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