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Yes, but in the main people rely on mechanical watches rather than sundials.

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Why were sundials used?

Sundials were used to tell time, back without watches.


Why Sundials can't be used at night?

Sundials require sunlight.


When did they use sundials?

There is no specific date stated as to when sundials were first used.


How have sundials changed life today?

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Who used the sundial?

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.


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What materials were used for roman clocks?

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What are the types of sundials?

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When did sundials first originate in history?

It is not known exactly when Sundials first originated. There are records indicating that some type of sundial was used around the year 700 BC. The Greeks were introduced to sundials in 560 BC. But the exact date they were first used in not known.


When was the first sundials 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.


When the Romans used sundials how could they tell the exact time on rainy days or with no sun?

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