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Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the wheel, a fundamental technology that transformed transportation and warfare?
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Mesopotamians
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The Mesopotamians, an ancient civilization that flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, are widely recognized as the inventors of the wheel around 3500 BC. This invention revolutionized transportation and warfare, enabling the development of chariots and other wheeled vehicles.