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The 'Nimrud lens' is a piece of rock crystal, 3000 years old, and unearthed in Assyria-proper by Austen Henry Layard. Some scientists are of the opinion that it was used as a telescope by the ancient Assyrians. It is believed to be the world's oldest optical telescope. It's a logical explanation as to why the ancient Assyrians knew so much about astronomy.[1] The ancient Assyrians saw the planet Saturn as a god surrounded by a ring of serpents.[2] However, some scientists are unconvinced, and claim that this lens, would have been a poor aid to vision. The Nimrud lens is currently in the British Museum.
★ Oldest Optical Device? The Nimrud Lens
1. World's oldest telescope?
2. World's oldest telescope?
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