Height sundial
Piazza Donatori
di Sangue - Aiello
Photo n° 9 |
Ancient hours remained in use in our
peninsula until the end of the Roman Empire. An Ancient hour
equals the 12th part of a diurnal day.
The sundial indicates the 4th hour from sunrise if the picture
was taken in the morning, or the 8th hour if it was taken in the
afternoon. |