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It is not known exactly when the sundial was invented, or what people invented it. Sundials can be found in many ancient civilizations, including the Babylonian, Greek, Egyptian, and Roman ages.

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Are sundials used today?

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.


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.


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.


Who made the sundials?

Sundials are normally made of metal, however the materials may vary. Sundials were thought to be used in around 3500 BC.


Where were the first sundials used?

The sundials were first used back in the day around 1566bc1500bc-1300bc


What materials were used for roman clocks?

The Romans did not have clocks. They used sundials


What are the types of sundials?

The two types of sundials are altitude and azimuth sundials.


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.


Do you still use sundials?

i don't know about tribes living in remote places but i can say that no one uses sundials to tell the time unless they are having a bit a fun or are just curious or are stuck in the middle of a desert and don't know the time or are a collector(those people would be say about 1 in a million) the sundials still used(rather seen as historic monuments) commonly are the ones you find in town squares and so forth.