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English: The rotating chirping bird machine. Reconstruction by Kóstas Kotsanás after the description found in the "Pneumatics" of Heron of Alexandria (1st century BC). The bird sings and turns, set into motion by gears moved by water. Museum of ancient Greek technology, displayed in the Heraklion building (Crete) in July 2022.
Français : Machine avec oiseau rotatif chantant. Reconstruction contemporaine par Kóstas Kotsanás à partir de la description figurant dans le traité "Pneumatica" d'Héron d'Alexandrie (Ier siècle avant J.-C.). L'oiseau tourne et chante, mis en mouvement par des engrenages eux-mêmes entraînés par de l'eau. Musée de la technologie grecque antique, exposé au bâtiment d'Héraklion (Crète) en juillet 2022.
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