Introduction
Numerous technical advancements, some stretching back to the Stone Age, have been made when people walked the world. Even though the ancient world lacked many of the resources we enjoy today, its inhabitants accomplished amazing feats that laid the foundation for modern society. These feats range from the creation of the wheel in 3000 BC to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic stone tools to the 2560 BC construction of the pyramids. Skyscrapers, smartphones, and remote controls are all products of these inventions. People used stone tools during the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods. The oldest still in use technology are these stone tools.
Thesis Statement
Rock flakes, primarily flint, were used by humans to produce a variety of implements. For instance, the old wan choppers to the right were designed to disassemble objects. Compared to cell phones, these instruments are the most practical ones available today.
Argument #1
While earlier humans had varied shapes intended for specific purposes, today, we have an app. For each task, a different smartphone app is available. Today, most people can’t survive without a smartphone. Similar to stone tools, smartphones are designed to make life easier for users. Last but not least, Neolithic farmers developed stone tools (Wilkins). The peasants polished stone implements to make them better for hunting spears and knives. The mobile device is the same. It seems like a new upgrade every other month to improve the system’s suitability for the task. The creation of the wheel changed the trajectory of transportation. Thought to have originated in Mesopotamia with pottery, wheels were a revolutionary invention that altered how people moved. A significant innovation is out of reach for society. The remote similarly altered people’s lives. Before using a vehicle, individuals should stroll anywhere. Similar to how we do not even have to get up to change the TV channel, distance has made it possible. Life was made easier by the distance, just as it was by the wheel. These two advancements made people’s lives easier and made people feel more relaxed and comfortable.
Argument #2
Individuals could sit most of the time thanks to the wheel, which eliminated the need for them to walk, and the remote, which eliminated the need for them to stand up. These technological advancements have had both beneficial and harmful effects. At approximately 2560 BC, the Egyptians constructed one of the old times’ pyramid’s seven wonders. The Great Giza Pyramid had the tallest manufactured structure for approximately 4,000 years (Friedel). The Grande Pyramid of Giza often referred to as the Khufu Pyramid or the Kheops Pyramid, is the oldest and tallest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex Cairo and Giza in Egypt currently surround. It is the oldest and only one of the seven ancient marvels still fully intact. Egyptologists spent 20 years building the pyramid, which was finished in 2560 BC. Khufu, the Egyptian pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, used it as a tomb. For more than 3,800 years, the Great Pyramid, which once stood at 146.5 m, was the tallest structure ever constructed by humans (481 feet). It is anticipated to weigh 6 million tons and contains 2.3 million blocks of granite and calcareous rock, some of which can weigh up to 80 tons. A few box stones can still be seen at the foundation, but the underlying core structure is now evident beneath the calcined boxes that once formed a smooth outer surface. Large stones from a quarry were used to create it, although the precise construction method is still the subject of numerous professional and alternative interpretations.
Argument #3
There are three well-known tunnels inside the Great Pyramid. The lower chamber of the pyramid’s foundation is incomplete and has been cut. The so-called Queen’s Chamber and King’s Chamber are in the pyramid’s design. Two funerary temples honoring the Khufu were among the several structures that make up the most significant portion of the Giza complex (one near the pyramid and the one near the Nile). The pyramids consist of a high rocky path that connects the two sanctuaries, three towers for Khufu’s wives, one for the smaller “remote” tower, and one. If we are traveling to a city nowadays, we can see a quarter of a mile tall structures. These structures represent a significant breakthrough since they take advantage of unused airspace to create space for business (Ali and Al-Kodmany). Highlights have a variety of purposes, one of which is to serve as a place to live, like hotels and flats. The pyramids served as the ultimate resting place for the Egyptian monarchs. Today’s wealthiest individuals live in hotel buildings, just like the abundant monarchs of ancient Egypt. These enormous structures no longer hold the title of highest dwelling because they are all completed, just like the pyramids. Any of the smaller stones are immediately visible. They exhibit identical manufacturing and accuracy noted over time. Petrie discovered a clear orientation in the heart and box measuring 193 cm 25 cm. He recommended redefinition of the north after building the nucleus, but a mistake was made, and the case was built in a different direction. The mortar (Petrie cement), which created a level bed and allowed the masons to precisely place the stones, suggested this nearly impossible task.
Counter argument
Certain ancient inventions, like the wheel, also had unfavorable effects on the planet. From prehistory through the medieval centuries and into the nineteenth century, the wheel was a torture technique employed largely in Europe for public executions involving fracturing a prisoner’s skeleton or pummeling them to death. The last reported execution by the wheel occurred in Prussia in 1841. The practices were outlawed in Bavaria in 1813 and the Electorate of Hesse in 1836. For murder and arson that led to fatalities, it was a parallel punishment in the Holy Roman Empire and was outlined in the Sachsenspiegel for highwaymen and street robbers. Those found guilty of murder, rape, betrayal, and robbery were put to death by the wheel, often known as being “wheeled” or “broken on the wheel.” They were brought to a public stage scaffold site and tethered to the ground.
Conclusion
The Great Pyramid of Giza may have existed for 4,000 years, but now it is challenging to last one to 10 years. The Burj Khalifa, which is 2.717 feet long, is now the highest structure in the world. However, in 2017, a new skyscraper that will be nearly one kilometer high and 3.280 feet tall was officially proposed. Being older has made it possible for us to reach greater heights. Finally, historical advancements may be seen in modern technology, ranging from steel and the wheel devices—used to build the pyramids—to inventions like cellphones, remote controls, and skyscrapers. Nolan Bushnell once stated, “The best ideas are getting lost by the company owners who take their own lives.” Without these advancements, humans would still be primitive cavemen without tools and would never have undergone an evolution.
Work Cited
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