60 ⟶ Hero of Alexandria Publishes Works on Science and Engineering

Hero of Alexandria writes Metrica, Mechanics, and Pneumatics...
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🏛️ Ptolemy Establishes the Library and Museum of Alexandria

Ptolemy founds the Museum and Library of Alexandria with the help of Demetrius Phalereus. Like Alexander the Great, Ptolemy has studied under Aristotle and staffs the Museum with some 100 professors paid by the state.⟶
Ptolemy Establishes the Library and Museum of Alexandria (-307)
Ancient greecePtolemaic DynastyEducationAristotle
EgyptEgypt

🔦 Pharos of Alexandria Completed

The Pharos of Alexandria is completed.⟶
Pharos of Alexandria Completed (-285)
Ancient greeceArchitectureNavigationPtolemaic Kingdom
EgyptEgypt

🗓️ Canopus Decree Attempts Leap Year Implementation

Canopus stele of Ptolemy III implements the leap year in Egypt. leap year not formally recognized until Caesar in 55 BC.⟶
Canopus Decree Attempts Leap Year Implementation (-55)
AstronomyCalendar ReformPtolemaic DynastyTimekeepingAncient greece
EgyptEgypt

⚙️ Hero of Alexandria invents the aeolipile

Hero of Alexandria invents a steam turbine (possible date).⟶
Hero of Alexandria invents the aeolipile (50)
Ancient greeceSteam EngineMechanical Devices

📜 Pamphilus of Alexandria Writes Poetic Lexicon

Pamphilus of Alexandria writes a poetic lexicon.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient greecePoetryLanguageLiterature
EgyptEgypt

⚙️ Hero of Alexandria Publishes Works on Science and Engineering

Hero of Alexandria writes Metrica, Mechanics, and Pneumatics.⟶
Hero of Alexandria Publishes Works on Science and Engineering (60)
Ancient greeceMechanical Devices
EgyptEgypt