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Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. Artist: Unknown

Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. Artist: Unknown

1-152-242 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. This device, invented by Archimedes (c287-212 BC), Ancient Greek mathematician, is still used for irrigation today.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Archimedes: Sicilian, Greek: Mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer
Medium
  1. Engraving
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E
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Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

Trade & Industry Agriculture & Fishing

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3661x2884
File Size : 30,933kb

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  1. 000209
  1. 000209
  1. 0390001187
  1. 1-152-242
  1. 1152242
  1. 1187
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