Collect information about time-measuring devices that were used in the ancient times in different parts of the world. Prepare a brief write up
on each one of them. The write up may include the name of the device, the place of its origin, the period when it was used, the unit in which
the time was measured by it and a drawing or a photograph of the device, if available.
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Ancient Time Measuring Devices
Sundials and Obelisks. In 1500 B.C simple sundials were used to divide the time interval between sunrise and sunset in 12 different parts. ...
Sand-glass. ...
Water clock. ...
Candle clock. ...
Pendulum. ...
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Sundials and Obelisks
In 1500 B.C simple sundials were used to divide the time interval between sunrise and sunset in 12 different parts. The Ancient Egyptian Obelisks, constructed about 3500 B.C was the oldest shadow clock used to measure time.
An instrument used to measure time is called a clock. People used instruments such as sundials and hourglass to keep track of time. The movement of the shadow of a rod stuck upright in the ground, whose shadow changed direction with the movement of the sun across the sky, was used to make crude sundials.
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