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    The wheel and textile mills were two important technologies that originated in ancient Sumeria. The wheel began as a potter's wheel and evolved through various designs of sleds and logs pulled by animals in order to more easily transport goods, especially over difficult terrain. Textile mills were the first organized factories for weaving wool, with Sumerian temples acting as the initial sites of large-scale textile production.

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    The wheel and textile mills were two important technologies that originated in ancient Sumeria. The wheel began as a potter's wheel and evolved through various designs of sleds and logs pulled by animals in order to more easily transport goods, especially over difficult terrain. Textile mills were the first organized factories for weaving wool, with Sumerian temples acting as the initial sites of large-scale textile production.

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    The wheel and textile mills were two important technologies that originated in ancient Sumeria. The wheel began as a potter's wheel and evolved through various designs of sleds and logs pulled by animals in order to more easily transport goods, especially over difficult terrain. Textile mills were the first organized factories for weaving wool, with Sumerian temples acting as the initial sites of large-scale textile production.

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    Aijiel Lysent D.

    Talisik GE7-M BSN-II August 26, 2020

    Instruction: Give at least 2 technologies that originated in Sumeria, and then explain the functions of
    these technologies.

    THE WHEEL

    source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sutori.com%2Fstory%2Fsumerians-greatest-inventions--
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    Functions:

    The concept of wheel originated from the potter’s wheel. It spun horizontally on an axis to allow
    the potter to form evenly shaped jars and bowls from wet clay. Afterwards, the man-made log was
    invented. This log allows the crate to roll and move forward if it is propped against the log. The
    Sumerians weren’t satisfied with this so they invented a sled. Under the crate is a base with 2 runners at
    each side. The runners had curved front edge allowing them to move forward more easily. It works
    really well in flat ground but not in rocky terrains. Then they decided to combine their sleds and logs
    into one to solve their problem with rocky grounds. However, it is so hard to control on hillsides and
    inclines and when the crate moves sideways. They decided to carve grooves to the contact point of the
    sled and the roller. Although they solved the problem of inclines, it was still hard to move heavy loads.
    That is why they decided to cut off part of the wood in the middle part. Sometime later, they furnished it
    more and added “bearings” which transformed it into what we call now as cart. It was then easier for
    them to transport goods after coming up with this design. This cart turned into a chariot where horses
    were used to pull it forward.

    Yes, the main purpose of the wheel is for transporting goods and materials. However, take note
    that each design of the wheel from beginning to end has its own functions. The more it evolved, the
    more its functions evolved as well. For example, the combined log-and-sled functions well on rocky
    terrains however not on inclines. When added with grooves, it could finally serve its purpose when
    travelling in inclined places.

    Textile Mills

    Source: https://www.history.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTY1ODk0MzAzMzkyOTk4Nzk0/sumerian-
    gettyimages-142931315.webp

    The Sumerians were the first to make a weaving industry. This is during the time when the
    Middle Easterns were still gathering wool for weaving their clothes. Reed Goodman, a doctoral
    candidate in the art and archaeology of the Mediterranean at the University of Pennsylvania, said that
    “The Sumerians’ innovation was to turn their temples into huge factories,” He added that it was
    Sumerians who first to “cross kin lines” and build organization in textile production, which is the origin
    of textile manufacturing factories we have today.
    References:

    Antiquity Now. (2013, August 20). KIDS’ BLOG! The Invention of the Wheel: How the Ancient Sumerians
    Got Humanity Rollin’!. Retrieved from https://antiquitynow.org/2013/08/20/kids-blog-the-
    invention-of-the-wheel-how-the-ancient-sumerians-got-humanity-rollin/

    Kiger, P. (2019, August 1). Ancient Sumerian Inventions That Changed the World. Retrieved from
    https://www.history.com/news/sumerians-inventions-mesopotamia

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