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Ancient and Quirky Timekeeping Devices
Explore a crossword puzzle featuring unique and unusual methods of measuring time from history and beyond.
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  • 1. Simple time measurement marking solar noon
  • 2. Timekeeper using marked candles that burn down
  • 5. Timekeeper using burning torches of set length
  • 8. Ancient device using shadows to tell time
  • 9. Device measuring time through steam pressure changes
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  • 3. Unusual clock using mercury flow for timekeeping
  • 4. Ancient device measuring time by dripping water
  • 6. Water clock measuring time by flow
  • 7. Sand flows to measure short time intervals
  • 10. Used in precise time measurement for vibrations
  • 11. Ancient astronomical instrument used for time and navigation
  • 12. Old time system dividing day differently than modern clock

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