Because they didnt have that kind of technology yet!
They didn't make watches,the made sundials,and they were probably made of rock or clay.
sundials
Sundials were used to tell time, back without watches.
The egyptians used sundials to tell time.
There have been many cultures use the sundials over the years. The Egyptians and Mayans both used the sundials. The American government used sundials in the 1830's.
Sundials
Sundials are not commonly used today for timekeeping purposes because they are not as accurate as modern timekeeping devices like watches and smartphones. However, sundials are still sometimes used for decorative or educational purposes.
Clocks. Sundials.
Sundials were not discovered. They were invented in ancient China/India.Answer 2:The Egyptians and/or Babalonians invented the first sundials.
The Ancient Egyptians had a few devices which they used to tell time. These devices included water clocks, sundials, and obelisks.
There is no specific date stated as to when sundials were first used.
The first sundials are believed to have been used around 1500 BC in ancient Egypt. These early sundials consisted of a stick or pillar that cast a shadow to indicate the time of day based on the sun's position.