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The first method people used to tell time was based on the natural movement of the sun, specifically through the use of sundials. Ancient civilizations observed the position of the sun in the sky, which cast shadows on marked surfaces, indicating the time of day. As technology evolved, water clocks and hourglasses were developed, allowing for more precise time measurement independent of sunlight.

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How early people use constellation?

ancient people sed constellations civilizations ago to tell time, not time in a day rather to tell when to sow, harvest and etc. this was successful for the time as constellations were patterns in the sky and important ones, those used to tell time, were easily remembered.


How did sundials help people tell time?

Sundials use the position of the sun to cast a shadow onto marked surfaces, indicating the time of day based on the shadow's position. By following the movement of the shadow, people could estimate the time accurately during daylight hours. Sundials were widely used before the invention of mechanical clocks and provided a simple and reliable method for telling time.


Who was the first person to tell the time?

The concept of timekeeping dates back thousands of years, with various civilizations developing systems to track time. The first mechanical clocks were developed in Europe during the late Middle Ages. The first person to "tell time" would likely have been a prehistoric person observing patterns in nature such as the movement of the sun, moon, and stars.


Well how do people tell the time by the sun?

The first methods for telling the time relied on the movement of the sun across the sky. When the sun was directly overhead it was the middle of the day, or 'noon' and when it was on the horizon, it was early morning or early evening, depending if it was in the east or the west. However, this method was not very accurate, but nevertheless, it has been used for countless years, from early man, right though to today. There are also sun dials, where the movement of a shadow across a graded disc corresponds to a certain time.


What time was the first clock made?

The first mechanical clocks are believed to have been invented in the 14th century. These early timekeeping devices were large and often placed in public places like churches or town squares. Prior to this, people would tell time based on the position of the sun in the sky.