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c. 750 BCE

The Nimrud lens shows early polished optics

A rock-crystal object from Assyria is often cited as evidence of early lens-like manufacture.

Canonical milestoneNimrud, Assyria1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Lenses and Optics

Position 1

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Sources

The British MuseumConfidence 97%

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opticsarchaeology