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Key innovation in transport, enabling efficient movement of goods and people. Developed in the late Neolithic period, it revolutionized ancient logistics.

Enabled faster movement and had significant military and agricultural implications. Horses were domesticated circa 3500 BCE.

Revolutionized transportation with the introduction of steam-powered trains and ships during the Industrial Revolution.

Introduced in the 19th century, the bicycle provided an efficient and personal mode of transport.

Transformed personal transport with mass production of cars starting in the early 20th century.

Invented by the Wright brothers in 1903, it opened the skies for human flight, shrinking the globe.

One of the earliest forms of air transport, invented in the 18th century, providing new perspectives on the world.

Advanced navigation and trade from ancient times through the use of wind power.

Underwater vessel that revolutionized naval warfare and deep-sea exploration.

Provided the foundation for the modern transportation network, facilitating the movement of goods and people across continents.

Developed in the 20th century, the Space Shuttle allowed for reusable missions to space, marking a new era in space exploration.

Despite early developments in the 19th century, recent advancements in battery technology have led to a resurgence in electric vehicles.

Uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without making contact with the ground, allowing for ultra-high-speed travel.

Predominant form of transportation for centuries before the advent of motorized vehicles.

An innovative system used especially in hilly cities, introduced in the 19th century to transport passengers.

Early 20th-century innovation, these lighter-than-air vehicles were used for civilian and military transport.

The first commercial supersonic airplane, significantly cutting down transatlantic flight time.

Alternative bicycle design that allows the rider to recline, offering a more comfortable riding position.

Rotary-wing aircraft that can take off and land vertically, developed in the 20th century, important for various civilian and military applications.