The Windmill

"The great-grandfather of sustainable energy. Revolutionized milling and irrigation."

The Story

Vertical-axis windmills used to grind grain and pump water.This innovation marked a turning point in history, influencing subsequent developments in tech and shaping the world we know today.

The Mastermind

Persian Engineers

Early Persian engineers in the Sistan region (modern-day Iran/Afghanistan) developed the first vertical-axis windmills to harness the strong 'Wind of 120 Days' for grinding grain and drawing water.