answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Very probably in ancient Egypt, 6,000 years ago. The oldest surviving key to have been discovered by archaeologists was made of wood and was found in the ruins of the Assyrian city of Nineveh. It was used to lock a door in the palace of King Sargon who lived around 2,300 BC, so over 4,000 years ago.
"Theodore of Samos in the 6th century BC." ~ Wikipedia
The inventor of the key is unknown, as the device dates back to a time prior to historical records being kept. There is evidence that the Egyptians were using a type of key over 4000 years ago.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Where and when was the key invented?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who invented the allan key?

The Allen key, or hex key, was invented in 1910. It was invented by William G. Allen, but first commercialized by P. L. Robertson.


Who invented the first automobile key?

Henry G. Key invented the first automobile key, hence the name, in 1932


Who invented key boards?

me


When were key rings invented?

Keyrings were invented in the 19th century.


When was the key board invented?

1868


Who invented key rings?

Key rings were invented in 1922 by a man called G Herluf Johnson, the actual ring part was invented by a juggler from Russia in the 1830's.


Why is john key famous?

he invented hiccups


Who invented the master key?

Knight's Armament Company (KAC) invented the Masterkey during the 1980s. ;)


Who invented the first automatic computer?

Alan Key


When was the first key-operated lock invented?

1989


What are the invention of Michael Faraday?

He invented the map key


Who invented piano key neck tie?

frankie