347 ⟶ Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China

Oil Wells and Borehole drilling in China. Such wells could r...
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🧭 Development of the Compass in Han Dynasty China

Compass in Han dynasty China⟶
Development of the Compass in Han Dynasty China (-206)
Han DynastyNavigationInventionsDiscovery
ChinaChina

🍚 Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An

According to legend, Liu An invents tofu.⟶
Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An (-116)
FoodAgricultureHan Dynasty
ChinaChina

🔨 Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian

The Chinese Ji Jiu Pian dictionary published in 40 BC during the Han dynasty is the earliest known reference to the hydraulic-powered trip hammer device.⟶
Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian (-40)
Han DynastyDictionary
ChinaChina

⚙️ Du Shi Invents Hydraulic-Powered Bellows for Iron Smelting

Du Shi, Chinese inventor and politician⟶
Du Shi Invents Hydraulic-Powered Bellows for Iron Smelting (39)
Han DynastyMetallurgy
ChinaChina

⚙️ Zhang Heng invents the Water-Powered Armillary Sphere

Zhang Heng of China invents the world's first water-powered armillary sphere.⟶
Zhang Heng invents the Water-Powered Armillary Sphere (125)
AstronomyZhang HengHan Dynasty
ChinaChina

🛢️ Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China

Oil Wells and Borehole drilling in China. Such wells could reach depths of up to 240 m (790 ft).⟶
Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China (347)
Resource ExtractionHan Dynasty
ChinaChina