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PERSIA 500 AD The development of sail boats led directly to the development of the first recorded wind powered device in Persia (the Middle East). Sails were used to drive a mill stone for the grinding of grain. These were seen first in Persia, 500 AD. Some versions were also used to pump water for simple irrigation of agricultural land and for drinking water. |
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1000 AD As sails
developed, wind powered devices became more powerful. The device shown
opposite was very common around 1000 AD. Similar devices can be seen in
Cyprus and the Greek islands even today. They are still used to pump
water for agricultural livestock. |
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Europe 1300 - 1850 AD This type of
design became familiar to people in Europe between 1300 and 1850 AD. The
design is much more like the traditional windmills we see even today. It
was designed specifically for the large scale milling of grain. |
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