Researchers have discovered simple tumbler locks made entirely from wood that they estimate date as far back as 1000 to 2000 bce.
Locks for doors that dont have locks.
Although i think their use can be extended to some commercial and residential spaces as well.
Good locks use mushroom pins or pick shields to prohibit thieves from using picking tools to pry the lock and enter your home.
The earliest locks have been found in ruins in iraq.
In lieu of using traditional door locks portable locks can be used to lock a door without a lock.
People have been using door locks for almost as long as their homes have had doors.
Deadbolts provide the highest level of front door security.
To ensure your door locks provide solid home security choose locks and deadbolts that are pick resistant and bump proof.
By removing the handle you can effectively prevent the latch from retracting and prevent anyone from accessing the room.
Archaeologists uncovered similar locks in slightly more recent ruins in egypt.