The ancient origins of the vertical transport we take for granted
In short: We often think of the elevator as a modern marvel, but its history stretches back to antiquity. This video explores the early development of platforms designed to move people and objects vertically.
The concept of the elevator, defined as a platform capable of moving objects and people up and down, has a surprisingly long history. As far back as 336 B.C., rudimentary versions were utilized in ancient Rome, with the earliest recorded instance attributed to the mathematician Archimedes.
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