10. The Wreck of Antikythera
Current Est. Value: Incalculable
Time of Disappearance: 2nd century B.C.
Discovered in 1900
While it’s all well and good to unearth riches, explorers rarely get to claim the discovery of what may be the first analog computer ever. The first mention of this historic finding appeared in the press in 1900. Nobody is quite sure what the ancient Greek gadget does in reality, even today.
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Among the many ideas is the notion that it is designed to follow the sun and moon. The device itself was a small portion of a much larger discovery made from the Antikythera wreck. Numerous fascinating objects, ranging from ceramics to metal statues and everything in between, were discovered. Everyone is enthralled by the entire discovery, including documentary filmmakers and YouTubers.
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