Ancient Mesopotamians invented the potter's wheel

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Ancient Mesopotamians invented the potter's wheel

Ancient Mesopotamians invented the potter's wheel around 3500 BCE, transforming clay crafting into a precise art that shaped early civilizations and boosted urban development.

Around 3500 BCE, ancient Mesopotamians in Sumer developed the world's first known potter's wheel. This hand or foot-turned device revolutionized pottery, allowing for symmetrical, standardized vessels far more efficiently than hand-forming. This innovation was crucial for storing food and goods in burgeoning cities like Uruk and Ur, transforming daily life and trade.

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