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The Baghdad Battery Puzzle: Evidence of Electrical Use in Antiquity?

The discovery of the Baghdad Battery, nestled within the soils of Khujut Rabu, southeast of Baghdad, has perplexed historians and archaeologists. This artifact, believed to be over 2250 years old, challenges our understanding of ancient technological achievements. With speculations ranging from electroplating gold to ancient electrotherapy, the Baghdad Battery's true purpose remains a subject of intense debate and fascination. Its singular nature and eventual loss to looting during the Iraq war add to the mystery, leaving us pondering the extent of ancient knowledge and the continuous human quest for innovation.