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Ancient Spindles: Early Clues to the Wheel's Invention?

Archaeologists discovered ancient spindle whorls in a 12,000-year-old village, revealing early textile production techniques.

These spindle whorls, used to spin thread more efficiently, surprisingly share key mechanics with later cart wheels.

The simple rotation technique of the spindle may have laid the groundwork for the wheel's revolutionary design.

This discovery provides fascinating insight into how fundamental principles of mechanics evolved over time.

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Original: Ars Technica (Science)

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#archaeology #wheel #spindle #technology #prehistory

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