Fragments
Of the 82 fragments that have been found seven of the fragments are significant and contain the majority of the mechanism and inscriptions. There are also 16 smaller parts that contain fractional and incomplete inscriptions.
The seven major fragments are listed below:
| Fragment | Size | Weight | Gears | Inscriptions |
| A | 180 × 150 | 369.1 | 27 | Yes |
| B | 125 × 60 | 99.4 | 1 | Yes |
| C | 120 × 110 | 63.8 | 1 | Yes |
| D | 45 × 35 | 15.0 | 1 | |
| E | 60 × 35 | 22.1 | Yes | |
| F | 90 × 80 | 86.2 | Yes | |
| G | 125 × 110 | 31.7 | Yes | |
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