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In the ancient Antikythera Mechanism, a collection of exquisitely crafted bronze gears worked together as a mechanical calculator to predict celestial events. These gears, numbering around 40 and sometimes featuring prime-numbered tooth counts such as 223, meshed in complex gear trains that modeled cycles like the Metonic and Saros. They were engineered with astonishing precision, reflecting the ancient Greeks' ingenuity in turning simple metal into a sophisticated analog computer. Fragmented into over eighty pieces, these gears reveal a legacy of high technology and artistry that remains unparalleled even by today's standards.
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