Using X-ray computed tomography and mathematical analysis, this study presents a new reconstruction of the Antikythera mechanism's front display. The model
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Using X-ray computed tomography and mathematical analysis, this study presents a new reconstruction of the Antikythera mechanism's front display. The model incorporates a complex epicyclic gear system capable of predicting the positions of the five known planets, the Sun, Moon, and eclipse cycles, demonstrating a level of mechanical sophistication not seen again for over a millennium.
Published in Scientific Reports (2021), this peer-reviewed paper contributes to scholarly understanding of ancient civilizations and archaeological methodology. Read the full abstract, explore citation details, and discover connections to related research, sites, and theories on Ancient Origins Explorer.