“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 rhythm of nature. Does it 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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Sophia Lam joined The Epoch Times in 2021 and covers China-related topics.
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