A pioneer of the practical application of air pressure and pneumatic mechanisms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Ctesibius's Water Clock and Pneumatic Devices (c. 270 BCE)?
- Ctesibius of Alexandria developed a precise water clock (clepsydra), the water organ and the piston pump.
- When did Ctesibius's Water Clock and Pneumatic Devices (c. 270 BCE) happen?
- 270 BCE
- Where did Ctesibius's Water Clock and Pneumatic Devices (c. 270 BCE) take place?
- İskenderiye