Conclusions from the reconstruction of a functional model of the Antikythera Mechanism

What is it about?

The Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient Greek analogue computer and orrery used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses for calendar and astrological purposes decades in advance. By carefully reconstructing it using only the technology available at ancient Greece, we reconstructed a fully functional model.

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Why is it important?

The functional reconstruction of the Antikythera Mechanism using only ancient technology provides an insight into ancient Greek culture and craftmanship.