“Work at sunrise; rest at sundown.” This is a song written by an unknown author in ancient times, describing the simple life that Chinese people lived following the rhythms of nature. Does this mean they didn’t keep time?
The answer is: no.
Tick-Tock, Ancient Style: The Ingenious Timekeeping Methods of Ancient China
These clever timekeeping tools show just how advanced ancient Chinese technology was.
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