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Photographic Print : Archimedes Burning Mirror, device used at the Siege of Syracuse, 215-212 BC (1642)

Archimedes Burning Mirror, device used at the Siege of Syracuse, 215-212 BC (1642)




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Archimedes Burning Mirror, device used at the Siege of Syracuse, 215-212 BC (1642)

Archimedes Burning Mirror, device used at the Siege of Syracuse, 215-212 BC (1642). A military engine devised by the Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes, said to have been used to set fire to attacking Roman ships taking part in the siege of Syracuse. With the aid of various machines designed by Archimedes, the city held out against the Romans for 3 years. Archimedes was killed when the city was finally captured. From Apiaria by Marius Bettinus, 1642

Media ID 14848720

© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images

Archimedes Defence Innovation Marius Mirror Optics Physics Reflection Sicily Siege Syracuse


10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print

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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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