Antikythera mechanism discovered

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17 May, 1902

The Antikythera mechanism is discovered by archaeologist Valerios Stais on 17th May 1902.

Based on extensive research done on the device, it appears to be an ancient mechanical analog computer.
It’s counted in one of the most puzzling mysteries of the world.