When was the Abacus invented?
The Abacus was invented around 2700 BC by the Sumerians in Iraq.
A counting frame with sliding beads used to perform arithmetic calculations by hand.
| Year invented | 2700 BC |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Sumerians |
| Country | Iraq |
| Region at the time | Sumer |
| Category | Computing |
Who invented the Abacus?
The Sumerians invented the Abacus around 2700 BC in Iraq.
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