Nov. 11, 2025

Timekeeping

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Timekeeping

Learn all about the earliest forms of timekeeping from Neolithic Era calendars to the Atomic Clock, and everything in between!

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The Oldest Sundial Ever Found

 

A Chinese Fire Clock

 

An Egyptian Water Clock (Clepsydra) 

 

A Sand Clock (Hour Clock)

 

A Pomander Watch

 

A Late 17th Century Long Case Clock (Grandfather Clock)

 

A Mid 19th Century Chronometer