Position of sign B. Quarry of Group C. Quarrying techniques, bindings, Counterweights, Cranes

Position of sign B. Quarry of Group C. Quarrying techniques, bindings, Counterweights, Cranes

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From very early on, since the 3rd millennium BC, man used ramps to be able to lift heavy and bulky stones. In this way, imposing monuments were built, such as the megalithic monuments of prehistoric Europe, the pyramids of Egypt, the walls and the vaulted tombs of the Mycenaean world. However, the big breakthrough occurred in the 6th century BC, by the Greeks, who invented the pulleys, the hoists, the winches and the lifting machines. Modern lifting machines are nothing more than developments of these ancient inventions. The picture shows from the back side, the previous lifting machine with a human cage.

From very early on, since the 3rd millennium BC, man,, used ramps to be able to lift heavy and bulky stones. In this way,, imposing monuments were built, such as the megalithic monuments of prehistoric Europe, the pyramids of Egypt, the walls and the vaulted tombs, of the Mycenaean world. However,, the big breakthrough occurred in the 6th century BC, by the Greeks, who invented the pulleys, the hoists, the winches, and the lifting machines. Modern lifting machines are nothing more than developments of these ancient inventions. The picture shows from the back side, the previous lifting machine, with a human cage.

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