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4000 BCE
Beginning of Time
Fortunately, human beings learned to use animals such as donkeys, horses and camels for transportation from 4000 BC to 3000 BC -
3500 BCE
The Wheel
The wheel, a type of wheel used on different carriages, was invented in Iraq. -
3100 BCE
Sail Boat
The sailing boat was invented in Egypt. It was used for sailing across seas. -
Period: 3000 BCE to 2000 BCE
Animal Transportation
Camels were domesticated, meaning that they kept them as pets, were then used for transportation. They were also used for carrying items. -
2700 BCE
Trade at Sea
Egyptians began using wooden boats to trade across different seas. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 1101 BCE
Europe Compass
The Compass is invented in Europe. The rudder comes into use in Europe. However on land roads are just dirt tracks. -
1000
Roman Empire
A vast network of roads existed across the Roman Empire. Roman merchant ships could carry up to 1,000 tons of cargo. -
Horse Transportation
Goods are transported by horses/pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship. -
Turnpikes
The first turnpike roads open. Turnpikes are privately owned and maintained but you have to pay to use them. Their name comes from an old word for a gate, pike. In towns the wealthy are carried by sedan chairs. -
Bridgewater Canal
The Bridgwater Canal opens. Many more canals are dug in the late 18th and early 19th century. -
Hot Air Balloon
The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented. -
Railway
The first passenger railway open. -
Omnibuses
Horse drawn omnibuses also known as a horse-bus ran in London. -
Hansom Cab
The first hansom cab is made in Hinckley. -
CAR IS INVENTED
The first car is invented
