Who were some of the first people to harness power water do work?

- Chinese engineers developed water-powered mills as early as the 1st century BC. These mills were used to grind grain and to raise water for irrigation.

Ancient Greece

- Greek engineers developed water-powered machines called "clepsydras", which were used as clocks and water pumps.

Ancient Rome

- Roman engineers built water mills with vertical wheels. These mills were used to grind grain, saw wood, and lift water. The Romans also built water-powered aqueducts to transport water from mountain reservoirs to cities.

Medieval Europe

_Middle Eastern societies_

- Muslim engineers invented water turbines which were used to power machines such as mills and pumps during the 7th century AD.

- During the Medieval period in Europe, water-powered mills were widely used for grinding grain and other tasks. Cistercians monks played an important role in establishing water mills across continental Europe.

The development of water-powered technology continued to advance throughout history, with the invention of more efficient water wheels, turbines, and other devices.