Jun 28, 2024, 08:44 PM IST

7 unsolved mysterious ancient inventions

Ritik Raj

Greek Fire: A deadly proto-napalm used by the Byzantine Empire with a secret strategy.

Damascus Steel: A mysterious steel used by Islamic warriors with unparalleled strength and flexibility.

Voynich Manuscript: An indecipherable 15th-century manuscript with strange illustrations and an unknown language.

Antikythera Mechanism: A complex ancient device used for celestial information with unknown origins and purpose.

Zhang Heng's Seismoscope: The first earthquake-detecting tool in history, functioning through an unknown mechanism.

Ulfberht Viking Swords: Legendary swords with advanced metal-making techniques, the origin of which is still a mystery.

Iron Pillar of Delhi: A more-than-1600-year-old pillar with surprising resistance to rust, the secret of which remains unsolved.

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