Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera mechanism is 2000 years old computer. It was discovered in a shipwreck near Greek island Antikythera at 1901. It is being displayed at Greek National Archaeological Museum in Athen now.

 It has a very complex gear system and used for astronomical calculations.











computer generated model





















Antikythera Mechanism Research Project
BBC Documentary
m ant / Mechanical Ant