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The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an ancient Greek mystery

The Antikythera Mechanism

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Tony Freeth, 2008, 36pp

A brief history of research on the Antikythera Mechanism, written to accompany the exhibition which ran from July 31st - December 19th 2008 in the Whipple Museum. Tony Freeth, one of the team known as the Antikythera Mechanism Research Project [http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr] (AMRP), gives a participant's account of conducting research into this extraordinary ancient Greek astronomical calculating machine.

The Mechanism was designed to calculate complex cycles of mathematical astronomy, including the movements of the sun, moon and planets. However, latest research by the AMRP reveals that it also contained a sporting calendar, with a dial showing the four-year cycle of ancient Greek athletic games, including the Olympic Games.

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