Ancient history

Did the ancient Greeks invent wheel?

The invention of the wheel is not attributed to the ancient Greeks. While they certainly made significant advancements in many areas of science and technology, the origins of the wheel can be traced back to much earlier civilizations. Archaeological evidence suggests that the first wheels appeared in ancient Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. Over time, the concept of the wheel spread to various regions, including ancient Greece.