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What device is used to keep track of solar time?
Devisce used to keep track of solar time
Why Greek history is important?
Ancient Greece influenced much of the modern world and other civilizations of the time. The Roman Empire would have a very different religion without the Ancient Greeks.
How did the earlyman keep track of seasons and passing time?
they did what they did
Why would sailors need to keep track of time?
Because of Tallinn rusch
How did ancient min tell time before the invention of clocks and watches?
Older civilizations tended to be far more relaxed about time than we are, and "days" were pretty much the smallest denomination they cared about. When higher resolution was needed the height of the sun was usually sufficient.
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