The Antikythera Mechanism.

[Cowperson]

The world's first computer from a shipwreck in ancient Greece. Why did its technology disappear for 1000 years?

An ancient mystery for you geeks . . . .

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...121000628.html

Cowperson

[Flashpoint]

Truly amazing piece of work. A&E did a fascinating 1 hr special on the device last year. The entire story is incredible. The fact that enough of the device survived to the present day is a miracle.

To think this thing sat on the bottom of the ocean for 2 millennia, was found and recognized as an ancient device – wow, what are the chances?

It really makes you wonder what other ancient technology might be out there waiting to be found…

[@theCBE]

Wow. This is the first time I've heard about it, thanks for posting fascinating stuff.

[Frank the Tank]

Wow. I'd never heard of it either. Very very cool. Thanks for posting.