2022.04.04

Wonder of the Ancient World

Scientists have revealed new details about the complex gearing of the Antikythera mechanism of ancient Greece

OUTSIDE/INSIDE: The main drive wheel of the Antikythera mechanism, as seen in a photo- graph of its present state (left) and in an x-ray CT scan. / © 2005 National Archaeological Museum in Athens (preceding pages, left side); © 2005 Nikon X-Tek Systems (preceding pages, right side)

OUTSIDE/INSIDE: The main drive wheel of the Antikythera mechanism, as seen in a photo- graph of its present state (left) and in an x-ray CT scan. / © 2005 National Archaeological Museum in Athens (preceding pages, left side); © 2005 Nikon X-Tek Systems (preceding pages, right side)

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