html Hyperlink History: Ancient Iron Age

Hyperlinks in the Ancient Iron Age

It's not as ancient as it sounds, but in the land before the internet, our ancestors used primitive hyperlinks to connect the world.

These early hyperlinks were made from twisted vines and animal hides, allowing our ancient forebears to share information with each other across the vast expanse of the known world.

Here's a brief history:

Early Hyperlinks (3000 BCE)

Using papyrus and charcoal, our ancient scribes created the first hyperlinks, which looked like this:

Hyperlink from 3000 BCE

These early links connected the Great Library of Alexandria to other libraries across the Mediterranean.

Iron Age Hyperlinks (500 BCE)

With the rise of iron tools, our hyperlinks became more durable and less prone to being eaten by animals.

Here's an example:

Hyperlink from 500 BCE

These iron links connected the city-states of the Hellenistic world, facilitating trade and culture exchange.