Many ancient civilizations were famous for their technological advancements. Ancient Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, China, the Indian subcontinent, the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, and countless other countries and civilizations produced some interesting technologies.

Technology is something we all rely on these days. From simple things such as a door handle to extremely advanced inventions such as space ships, technology rules the modern world. If not for technology, you wouldn’t be reading this, and the internet wouldn’t even exist!

It’s easy to lose yourself in modern inventions and view ancient times as primitive and simple. However, the truth is much different. Ancient technology existed and it paved the way for so many advancements that we all benefit from today.

Some examples of ancient technologies are shocking and unexplained, and some are wondrous in how far ahead of their time they were. Do you want to know more about ancient technology? Watch the video below for a trip to the past!