Water Wheels and Mills – (50 BCE to 250 CE) (jan 1, 50 BC – jan 1, 250)
Description:
Between 50 BCE and 250 CE, both the Roman Empire and Han China developed and used water-powered mills to grind grain and perform other mechanical tasks. These innovations improved food production and industrial efficiency. In Rome, engineers like Vitruvius described water wheels in technical detail, while in China, similar technologies were used for irrigation and milling, showing parallel advancements in engineering across continents.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 50 BC
jan 1, 250
~ 300 years