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How did it begin?
The invention of the wheel is attributed to the ancient
Mesopotamians around 4200-4000 BC, initially used for
pottery and not transportation. The earliest wheels were
solid disks, later evolving into spoked wheels around
2000 BC in Anatolia (Turkey), making them lighter and
more efficient for warfare and transportation From rolling logs to...

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The wheel's origin is theorized to stem from observing logs

Perfect design for
rolling downhill, prompting the idea of affixing a rotating
cylinder to an axle. This innovation necessitated transportation for years to
overcoming challenges like enabling smooth rotation, come
reducing friction, and optimizing axle size for load support.
Revolutionary tool for the
development of other fields

References:
Barfield, R. (2023, June 29). Who invented the Wheel - A brief history. Bricsys NV. https://www.bricsys.com/en-eu/blog/who-invented-the-wheel-a-brief-history
Gambino, M. (2013, November 16). A salute to the wheel. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-salute-to-the-wheel-31805121/
Fze, B. M. E. &. A. (n.d.). The History of Tyres and Wheels | Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE. Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE. https://discover.bridgestone-
mea.com/en/the-history-of-tyres-and-wheels