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c. 2000 BCE

Large wooden pin locks are used in Egypt

Ancient Egyptian locks pair oversized wooden keys with bolt-and-pin mechanisms.

Canonical milestoneAncient Egypt1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Key

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 94%

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egyptkeylocks