This article provides vivid examples of advanced ancient technologies ahead of their time. Some of these complex inventions were later rediscovered in the modern era, but not all. There is no doubt that our ancestors had perfect knowledge in a variety of areas.
Ancient Peruvians could soften stones
Archaeologists and scientists are puzzled over conjectures about how the mysterious structure of Sacsayhuaman in Peru was built.
Sacsayhuaman - citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas in Peru
The giant stones from which this unusual ancient fortress was built are so heavy that it would be difficult to transport and install them even with the help of modern technology.
Is the key to solving this mystery in the special equipment that the ancient Peruvians used to soften stone blocks, or is it all about the secret ancient technologies of melting stones?
According to some researchers, the granite from which the walls of the fortress in Cuzco were built was exposed to very high temperatures, so its outer surface became glassy and smooth.
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Scientists concluded that the stones were softened using some kind of high-tech equipment, and then each block was polished in accordance with the cutouts of the neighboring stone, which is why they fit so tightly together.
Sound effects
The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum Sanctuary in Malta is renowned for its astounding acoustics. Hal-Saflieni is an underground system of caves with an area of about 500 meters, located on three levels. Corridors and walkways lead to small rooms that date back to 3000-2500 BC. The cave system was discovered in 1902 and the "Oracle Room" immediately attracted attention. In this stone room, you can hear incredible sound effects that have a certain effect on the human body. Sounds pronounced in this room resonate throughout the room, and then, as it were, pierce through the human body.
Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum - an example of a collective, primitive rock tomb
Khal-Saflieni Hypogeum has a dark history. Researchers have found on its territory the remains of more than 7,000 people, as well as many deep pits, crevices and even burial chambers. What experiments were carried out in this strange and mysterious place?
Lycurgus Cup: an interesting artifact that testifies to the knowledge of ancient nanotechnology
This amazing artifact proves that our ancestors were ahead of their time. The technique of making the cup is so perfect that its craftsmen were already at that time familiar with what we call nanotechnology today.
Lycurgus Cup
This unusual and unique bowl, made of dichroic glass, can change its color depending on the lighting - for example, from green to bright red. This unusual effect is due to the fact that dichroic glass contains small amounts of colloidal gold and silver.
Ancient Baghdad batteries
Scientists suggest that this small and unremarkable in appearance artifact is an example of a source of electricity in the ancient world. This is the so-called Baghdad battery of the Parthian period.
Ancient batteries in Baghdad
An electrical battery, made about 2,000 years ago, was discovered in 1936 by railway workers in the Kujut Rabu area near Baghdad.
It is believed that the first known electric battery in the world, the Voltaic Pillar, was invented by the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta only in 1799, while most sources indicate that the time of the emergence of the Baghdad battery dates back to about 200 BC.
Incredible ancient wonders made of metal
It is quite possible that in ancient times people possessed not only the technologies of the 21st century, but also the kind of knowledge that we are still only striving for.
The pillar in India is 98 percent pure iron of very high quality. It is believed that the column was cast from one single piece of iron
High-tech methods of hardening and processing large pieces of metal have been widespread since ancient times. Our ancestors had extremely complex scientific knowledge of metal processing, inherited from earlier civilizations, as evidenced by artifacts found all over the world.
Metallurgical technologies were already known in ancient China, and this was one of the first civilizations where iron was made.
In ancient India, they knew how to produce iron, which did not undergo rust due to its high phosphorus content. One of these iron columns, 7 meters high and weighing about 6 tons, is installed in front of the Qutub Minar in Delhi, India.
Proof of stone drilling technology found worldwide
Evidence for this incredible technology, which was widespread in antiquity, can be found all over the world. Already in ancient times, builders were able to make perfectly round holes in stones and hard rocks.
Holes were drilled in stones (even the hardest) for architectural, ritual or symbolic purposes
This impressive stone drilling technique testifies to the fact that our ancestors were familiar with the most complex technologies - creating such large-sized holes is impossible without engineering skills and the availability of the necessary drilling equipment.
The legendary "Sunstones" of the Vikings helped them navigate the seas
The sagas about the Norse Vikings contain references to the mysterious and magical "Sunstone", with which sailors could determine the position of the sun.
During Viking times, the magic "Sunstone" helped sailors find their way in the absence of the sun
In the tales of St. Olaf, the king of the Vikings, along with other magical objects, some mysterious crystals are also mentioned, so the possibility of the existence of these stones has long been in doubt.
However, when archaeologists discovered this unusual crystal, it became clear that the legendary Viking stones actually existed.
Ancient and sophisticated mercury-based gilding techniques that have not yet been reached by modern technology
Already in ancient times, goldsmiths who worked with silver and gold used mercury for gilding domes and interiors in many countries of the ancient world.
Most often, the techniques of gilding and silvering were used for decoration, although sometimes they were used in order to deceive less valuable objects with the appearance of gold or silver.
These complex processes were used to manufacture and coat items such as jewelry, figurines, and amulets.
Although most often the techniques of gilding and silvering were used for decoration, sometimes they were used in order to trick less valuable items into gold or silver.
From a technological point of view, ancient craftsmen managed to make these metal coatings incredibly thin and strong already 2,000 years ago, which made it possible to save precious metals and improve their durability.
Recent discoveries testify to the high level of competence of ancient artisans who were able to produce objects of such quality that could not be surpassed in those days, and which even modern technology has not yet reached.
Ancient computer: the mysterious mechanism from Antikythera is still full of mysteries
In 1900, near the small island of Antikythera, 25 miles northwest of Crete, an unusual bronze object of unknown purpose was discovered. After curious scientists pulled this artifact out of the water and cleaned it, they discovered parts of some kind of complex mechanism, consisting of different gears.
Researchers have long argued over where and by whom this device was built.
The perfectly flat discs of this mechanism and some and found remains of inscriptions, in all likelihood, correspond to its main function.
Most likely, the mechanism is an astronomical clock without a pendulum, however, not a single mention of this ancient computer has been found in both Greek and Roman literature. The artifact was discovered next to a ship that supposedly sank in the 1st century BC.
Highly developed robots of ancient China
In ancient China, there were highly developed robots that could sing, dance, act as servants and perform other complex tasks.
There are many examples of robots created in ancient China.
Some of these impressive robots were composed of elements similar to human organs - bones, muscles, joints, skin, and hair.
Quite a remarkable fact, considering that only recently modern civilization has invented humanoid robots. This indicates that in ancient China, engineering and mechanics reached a very high level of development.
Lina Skok