A crossword exploring unique and historical methods of measuring time beyond conventional clocks.
Ancient and Quirky Timekeeping Traditions
Explore a crossword featuring uncommon and historic methods of measuring time across cultures and technologies.
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- 1. Plural of water clock devices
- 2. Noon position used for time calculation
- 4. Timekeeper that uses the melting of wax
- 5. Time when sun reaches highest point
- 7. Table predicting celestial positions for timekeeping
- 8. Monument casting shadows to tell time
- 11. Device measuring intervals with falling sand
- 16. Periods unmeasured by conventional clocks
- 18. Burning material used for time measurement in Asia
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- 3. Unique temporal hour divisions from this culture
- 6. Time system based on moon phases
- 9. General term for a timekeeping device
- 10. Device that measures time using ocean tides
- 12. Type of unequal hours used historically
- 13. Babylonian god linked to early time reckoning
- 14. Water clock used in ancient civilizations
- 15. Ancient instrument to track celestial time
- 17. Early device that tells time using shadows
- 19. Natural indicator used by many ancient clocks
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