How did ancient Egyptians tell time at night? This short history lesson explains how changing star positions helped mark twelve night hours, and why stars appear to move as Earth turns.
We also look at surviving star tables from around 2000 BCE. The scenes are educational illustrations, not a reconstruction of one proven everyday clock.
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