The wheel is one of the most important inventions in human history. It made it possible to significantly simplify the transportation of goods and the movement of people. However, the exact time and place of creation of the wheel remains a matter of debate among historians.

According to one theory, the wheel was invented in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. This assumption is based on archaeological finds such as clay models of wheeled carts found in the region. However, some researchers believe that these models may have been used for ritual purposes and were not intended for practical use.