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The Ancient Secret of the Spinning Wheel's Invention

A 12,000-year-old village yielded evidence of early drop spindles, showcasing ancient textile technology.

These spindles, using weights for faster spinning, surprisingly share core mechanical principles with early wheels.

This suggests that the familiar rotation of spinning may have influenced the development of wheel-based transport.

The discovery highlights how basic mechanical understanding profoundly impacted technological advancements throughout history.

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Original: Ars Technica (Science)

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#archaeology #wheel #spindle #technology #prehistory

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