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Fortunately, human beings learned to use animals such as donkeys, horses and camels for transportation from 4000 BC to 3000 BC
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The wheel, a type of wheel used on different carriages, was invented in Iraq.
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The sailing boat was invented in Egypt. It was used for sailing across seas.
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Camels were domesticated, meaning that they kept them as pets, were then used for transportation. They were also used for carrying items.
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Egyptians began using wooden boats to trade across different seas.
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The Compass is invented in Europe. The rudder comes into use in Europe. However on land roads are just dirt tracks.
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A vast network of roads existed across the Roman Empire. Roman merchant ships could carry up to 1,000 tons of cargo.
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Goods are transported by horses/pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship.
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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.
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The Bridgwater Canal opens. Many more canals are dug in the late 18th and early 19th century.
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The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented.
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The first passenger railway open.
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Horse drawn omnibuses also known as a horse-bus ran in London.
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The first hansom cab is made in Hinckley.
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The first car is invented
