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Acient Chinese Sundial
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What purpose did it serve???
The sundial was used to count the hours of the day, and that was it's basic purpose.
SOURCE: Sundials in Ancient China
http://www.chinancient.com/sundial-in-ancient-china/
What materials were used to make this?
The sundial was created by carving into a stone tablet in the shape of a circle and then placing a Gnomon, the metal rod protruding from the center of the sundial.
SOURCE: Sundial in Ancient China
http://www.chinancient.com/sundial-in-ancient-china/
How did this item affect society?
This item was used to count the hours of the day in China by the people.
SOURCE: The Sundial
http://www1.chinaculture.org/created/2005-09/02/content_72391.htm
Why was this invention made?
It was used by the people to count the hours of the day, but only could be used on sunny days.
SOURCE: Sundials in Ancient China
http://www.chinancient.com/sundial-in-ancient-china/
Did this object appear in any other historical times?
Yes! It appeared in Babylon, Greece, and Egypt.
SOURCE: Dead Media Archive - Sundials
http://cultureandcommunication.org/deadmedia/index.php/Sundial
What dynasty was it created in?
The Chinese sundial dates back to the Ming Dynasty, around 1370 AD to 1400 AD
SOURCE: Sundials http://hua.umf.maine.edu/China/astronomy/tianpage/0021sundial5416bw.html
The Ancient Chinese
Sundial
Is this invention still used today?
By: Josh Lavallee
Who Created the Sundial?
This invention IS still used today! Mostly for decorative stuff, or for display
This bridge from California shows a real sundial in action, however it was made for
decoration purposes, and to show off some interesting astronomy.
SOURCE: The Sundial Bridge in Redding CA.
http://www.virtuar.com/california/sundial/
The first sundial was created in 574 A.D. however the Chinese one did not appear until the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644). It is not known who invented it or why it was made.
-SOURCE: Sundials http://hua.umf.maine.edu/China/astronomy/tianpage/0021sundial5416bw.html
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