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Ancient and Quirky Timekeeping Techniques
Explore a crossword featuring rare and unusual methods humans have used to measure time throughout history.
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  • 1. Water clock used in antiquity
  • 2. Lunar cycle used to track months
  • 3. Ancient tool to track stars and time
  • 4. Timer that measures time by sand flow
  • 6. Part of a candle that controls burn rate
  • 7. The science of measuring time
  • 10. Ancient device using shadows to tell time
  • 14. Japanese method of timekeeping using obi knots
  • 16. Fragrant sticks used as time indicators
Down
  • 5. Burning candle used as a timer
  • 8. German wooden clock type from medieval times
  • 9. Medieval clock type with striking mechanism
  • 11. Swings back and forth to regulate clocks
  • 12. Natural rhythm influenced by the moon
  • 13. Sound instrument marking passage of time
  • 15. Stone pillar used historically as a sundial
  • 17. Light source once used to mark night watches

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