The Invention of Wheels
The earliest wheels emerged around 4000 to 3500 BC, surprisingly after humans had already constructed megalithic structures and developed agriculture. Initially, wheels were used for pottery rather than transportation, highlighting a significant shift in technological innovation. The creation of wheels relied on the availability of timber and the advancement of metal tools, underscoring the complex interplay of various developments in ancient societies.In this clip
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