What did the Mesopotamians use the pulley system for?

What did the Mesopotamians use the pulley system for? It is thought that by 1500 BC, people in Mesopotamia were using rope pulleys for hoisting water. This is termed the ‘mechanical advantage’ and can be increased by adding more pulleys into the block and tackle system. What was the pulley used for? The original primary … Continue reading What did the Mesopotamians use the pulley system for?