7 Proofs that Ancestral Technology is Better than Ours

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               We are far more superior to those bunches of idiots from ancient ages. Probably, they never know what a Macbook is! We excel them in every way, save for beard-growing abilities. Is it true? Recent investigations and research reveal that they exceed our present-day technology in many aspects. Let us look at the pillars supporting this idea.

The Seven Proofs

Contrary to the common idea, ancestral technology excelled us in many ways. Starting from the ancient battery technology to the aeroplanes, we are little too late in finding things or for that matter, we re-discovered many.

7. Ancient telescope:

This origin of this lens(popularly called as Nimrud lens) dates back to 1000 B.C. The Nimrud lens was found in 1850 by Sir John Layard in Assyrian palace of Nimrud (Iraq). It is made by a natural rock crystal and has the ability to magnify 3 times!! Moreover, this crystal has 12 cavities that are opened during grinding so that it can be filled with Naphtha (Naphtha is used to filter the crystal). Isn't it amazing that Assyrians could make a telescope 2,600 years just before than our modern telescope which was made by Hans Lippershey in 1608 A.D.?

6. Roman Concrete:

Recent research about the 2,000 year old concrete found in the submerged waves of Mediterranean Sea reveal that it is much superior to the present-day one. Possibly originated from the Roman times, this concrete is a blend of lime and volcanic rock. Samples of Tobermorite are found which turned it into an extremely durable and stable one. Scientists are still bemused how this thing could have survived the harsh waves for 2,000 years whereas extant concrete could last 50 years!

5. Ancient Nanotechnology:

Oh! Come on, what might be so technological about a goblet? Indeed, it depicts the ancient Roman knowledge of nanotechnology. When this chalice is lit from the front, it scatters jade-green color while lighting it from behind emerges blood-red light. Thousands of gold and silver flecks were inserted into the cup which brightens it in accordance to the position of the observer. This clearly depicts that it was no accident but indeed made with extreme precision.

4. Earthquake detector:

We still could not predict an Earthquake accurately, even though we could measure and record it where ancient Chinese could accurately predict an earthquake. Excavations revealed a 2,000 year-old Seismoscope which is said to be invented by Chinese genius Zhang Heng. 8 dragons snaked down the bronze vessel whose mouths are filled with a bronze ball each. 8 toads were placed at its base as if they were ready to collect the balls. Whenever an earthquake occurs, the ball falls on the toad alerting the people and also giving a rough direction of it. In 2005, scientists tested this Seismoscope in villages of China and Vietnam and succeeded in predicting the havoc.

3. Antikythera Mechanism:

Often called as the world's first analog computer, this mechanism is most fabulous mechanical device of the ancient world. It was found first in 1900 in a Greek island Antikythera and is 3,500 years old. It consists of extraordinary precise gears, dials and cogs which made it sophisticated. Probably, this mechanism was used primarily as the astronomical observer. We could not achieve this technology until 18th century where Greeks could do this somewhere 3,500 years before!

 2. The Baghdad Battery:
  

Discovered in 1936, this ancient battery surely surprised the modern world. Encapsulated by a clay pot, the internal structure of this battery consisted of a copper cylinder in which an iron rod is placed without touching it. Both of them are held in position by an Asphalt plug. Each of the battery could produce 1-2 volts and also lasts long. It was found that it was built in 300 B.C. and if it so, for what purpose did they use it for? Did they had any electronic knowledge too? It still remains as a question.

1. The Vimanas:

An Airplane Model from the 'Vimana Sastra'

Now, it's the time to know about some cool ancient airplane technology. Dossiers and sacred texts of ancient India reveal the presence of airplane and missile technology. In the Vedas(dates back to 2000 B.C.) many airplane models were described which were said to fly into the air by fire and water (Two famous models are 'the Pushpaka Vimana' and 'the Suvarna pushpa'). In Mahabharata (sacred text of Hindus) too, missile technology was mentioned. And more importantly, this aeronautical technology is not confined to India. Egypt's 'Saqqira bird', Columbia's 'golden airplane', 'Nazca lines' clearly indicate the aeronautical knowledge of our ancestors.

Saqqira Bird

There are many more examples to prove. Some of you may wonder that they don't have electronic gadgets, giant multi-storey buildings,  sophisticated genetic technology, etc.... but aren't they great for what they achieved hundreds of years before what we could achieve now, at least some basic technology? It is not until 18th century, we had invented some of these. In this way, they are far advanced than us. Hats off, ancestors!