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Did the Sumerians Invent the Wheel Before 3000 BCE?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Yes, the oldest known wheel was discovered in Sumer, dated to around 3500 BCE.
  • It was likely used for pottery making, not transportation.
  • Later, wheels were mounted on axles for carts and chariots.
  • This innovation revolutionized trade, warfare, and daily life.

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