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Ancient and Curious Timekeepers Revealed
Explore a crossword featuring rare and unconventional methods humans have used to measure time throughout history.
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  • 1. Noon line or high point of the sun’s path
  • 2. Timekeeping by the burning of a marked candle
  • 4. Device using the sun’s shadow to tell time
  • 6. Tool for telling time by stars at night
  • 9. Sand flowing to measure short intervals
  • 10. Ancient water clock measuring time by flow
  • 11. Used by coastal cultures as natural timers
Down
  • 3. Asian timekeeping using fragrant incense sticks
  • 5. Tracking time through phases of the moon
  • 7. Method measuring time by slow rope combustion
  • 8. Monument casting shadow used to mark hours
  • 12. Instrument to measure celestial positions and time

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