658 ⟶ Chinese Monks Reconstruct South-Pointing Chariot for Emperor of Japan
Two Chinese monks, Zhi Yu and Zhi You, reconstruct the 3rd c...
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🧭 Chinese Monks Reconstruct South-Pointing Chariot for Emperor of Japan
Two Chinese monks, Zhi Yu and Zhi You, reconstruct the 3rd century south-pointing chariot mechanical compass-vehicle for Emperor Tenji of Japan.⟶
CompassTang DynastyAsuka PeriodMechanical Devices
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China🖨️ Diamond Sutra Printed Using Woodblock Printing
First known printed book, the Diamond Sutra, printed in China using woodblock printing in 868.⟶
PrintingBooksTang DynastyBuddhismInformation TechnologyCultural Impact
China🧭 Yan Su Recreates South-Pointing Chariot
– The Chinese engineer Yan Su recreates the mechanical compass-vehicle of the south-pointing chariot, first invented by Ma Jun in the 3rd century.⟶
CompassNavigationSong DynastyMilitary Technology
China📜 Wujing Zongyao Describes Gunpowder and Early Compass
the Chinese Wujing Zongyao, written by Zeng Gongliang and Yang Weide, is the first book to describe gunpowder formulas; it also described their use in warfare, such as blackpowder-impregnated fuses for flamethrowers. It also described an early form of the compass, a thermoremanence compass.⟶
GunpowderMilitary TechnologyCompassInventionsSong DynastyWarfare
China🧭 Wu Deren Combines Compass and Odometer in Engineering
The Chinese engineer Wu Deren combines the mechanical compass vehicle of the south-pointing chariot with the distance-measuring odometer device.⟶
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