Question

What was the nationality of the first persons who we know speculated about “elements”?

Answer 1

indian - Maharishi Kanada

Answer 2

Elements on the face of the earth originated from soil, water, air, fire and human spirits, as suggested by ancient Indian origin saints.

However, a known conception to the modern world was given by Greek Scientists such as Plato, the famous Aristotle and many others.

Thus, Greece is the first among many nations to give the concept of elements to the modern world.

Following this were scientific approaches towards elements that are more enlightening.