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    The jar was discovered in 1936 in Baghdad containing a copper cylinder inside, surrounded by asphalt. It was described in 1938 as being potentially used for electricity through an acidic liquid inside the jar producing a charge. There are theories it was used for electroplating jewelry, ancient medical treatments, or storage, showing early knowledge of batteries in ancient Iraq.

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    The jar was discovered in 1936 in Baghdad containing a copper cylinder inside, surrounded by asphalt. It was described in 1938 as being potentially used for electricity through an acidic liquid inside the jar producing a charge. There are theories it was used for electroplating jewelry, ancient medical treatments, or storage, showing early knowledge of batteries in ancient Iraq.

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    The jar was discovered in 1936 in Baghdad containing a copper cylinder inside, surrounded by asphalt. It was described in 1938 as being potentially used for electricity through an acidic liquid inside the jar producing a charge. There are theories it was used for electroplating jewelry, ancient medical treatments, or storage, showing early knowledge of batteries in ancient Iraq.

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    The jar was discovered in 1936 in Baghdad containing a copper cylinder inside, surrounded by asphalt. It was described in 1938 as being potentially used for electricity through an acidic liquid inside the jar producing a charge. There are theories it was used for electroplating jewelry, ancient medical treatments, or storage, showing early knowledge of batteries in ancient Iraq.

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    The History of BAGHDAD BATTERY

    The jar was discovered quite by accident in 1936 ;


    The jar was first described by German archaeologist
    Wilhelm Konig in 1938;
    Many purpose theories: electroplating gold or silver
    The History
    jewelry, ancient electrotherapy, storage;

    Of

    BAGHDAD BATTERY

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