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Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. Artist: Unknown

Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. This device, invented by Archimedes (c287-212 BC), Ancient Greek mathematician, is still used for irrigation today.

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Title: Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. Artist: Unknown

Caption: Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another, 1815. This device, invented by Archimedes (c287-212 BC), Ancient Greek mathematician, is still used for irrigation today.

Technique/material: engraving

Credit: Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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Image size: 3661 × 2884 px | 30.2 MB

Print size: 31.0 × 24.4 cm | 1441.3 × 1135.4 in (300 dpi)

Keywords: 19TH CENTURY • ANCIENT GREECE • ANCIENT GREEK • ARCHIMEDEAN SCREW • ARCHIMEDES SCREW • ARCHIMEDES • CENTURY • COLOR • COLOUR • DRAINAGE • ENGRAVING • FLUSH • GREECE • GREEK • INVENTION • IRRIGATION • NINETEENTH CENTURY • PHYSICS • SCIENCE • WATER • WATER: ARCHIMEDEAN SCREW