Ancient African achievements have impacted us in the modern world in many different ways. For instance, water clocks that the Africans created have inspired us to make modern ones that are mechanical, using electricity instead of water, and is easier to tell the time with much less effort. Also, another African achievement that has greatly impacted us is the calendar. The Ancient African calendar had 365 and 1/4 days, divided into 12 parts. This calendar we still use today, although it is set up a bit different, in our day to day life. One more lasting contribution from Ancient Africa are boats. Although their wooden boats were very useful and efficient in their day, in the 21st they can go much faster, 150 km/h and more, and are able to carry much more weight. These are only some of the many lasting contributions from the Ancient African people.