The Wheel in Ancient America
Title
The Wheel in Ancient America
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1968
Authors
Cheesman, Paul R. (Primary)
Pagination
185-197
Volume
9
Issue
2
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Abstract
The wheel is a basic mechanical device regarded by most scholars as one indication of a higher civilization. The earliest known use of the wheel is depicted on a limestone relief in Mesopotamia and indicates the use of a cart dating c. 3500 BC. For many years, scientific investigation has failed to produce information supporting the use of the wheel in Ancient America. Lately, however, there have been some artifacts found which are of serious interest to the student in this field, which is further supported by
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