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Recent Examples of clepsydra
Time is kept with a clepsydra, an antique clock consisting of a coconut shell with a hole in it floating in a bucket of water.
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Paul Salopek, History & Culture, 4 Dec. 2020
Paul Salopek, History & Culture, 4 Dec. 2020
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Noun
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Particular attention in the exhibition is also given to the Umayyads’ contributions to science and technology through the display of sundials that were used in early Islamic astronomy.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Seeking inspiration, Lucy visits the iconic film site of the Biltmore House and accidentally knocks over an hourglass that transports her to the movie's 1947 set.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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That’s a hell of a lot more dramatic than an hourglass.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
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The story of precision timing begins with primitive yet ingenious methods like sundials and water clocks, markers of humanity's first steps in timekeeping.Markus Lutz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Clepsydra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clepsydra. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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