Astronomic hours sundial

Museo della Civiltà Contadina del Friuli Imperiale (Sundials courtyard)

Photo  n° 4

The hours indicated correspond to the 24th part of the day, beginning at midday.

In the ancient world this instant was more easily determinable than dawn or sunset. It also had the advantage of remaining the same throughout the year.       

 

 

 

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