Ancient computer's gears may not have been able to turn

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April 17, 2025, 8:00 AM

• •The Antikythera mechanism may have been a kind of astronomical calculator
• •A simulation of its workings suggests it may not have functioned at all
• •Researchers say we can't be sure since the machine is so badly damaged

The Antikythera mechanism may not have functioned at all, according to a simulation of its workings. Researchers say we can't be sure of this since the machine is so badly damaged.

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