Despite living in an era of rapid technological advancement, many of the tools and technologies we rely on today have ancient origins.
From pancakes in the Stone Age to hair braiding in 3500 BC, many cherished items trace back thousands of years. Even some inventions credited to modern innovators were actually just improvements on ancient designs.
Without these ancient technologies, modern life as we know it simply wouldn’t exist. These primitive inventions stood the test of time and remain essential today, even as human capabilities continue evolving. We often take for granted revolutionary items so deeply embedded in daily life that their origins stretch back centuries or millennia, making it difficult to identify the original inventors.
To compile a list of 20 ancient inventions we still use today, 24/7 Tempo reviewed numerous articles on inventions that changed history. You can also take a look at modern inventions we no longer use.
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