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The intrigue surrounding ancient technologies also touches on the Antikythera mechanism, a sophisticated device dating back to around 200 BC, believed to be an early form of a mechanical computer. Found in a shipwreck, this device contained interlocking gears that allowed users to track celestial positions and astrological readings with unparalleled accuracy for its time. Skeptics were baffled by its complexity, raising further questions about the advanced capabilities of civilizations that existed long before our modern technological age.