The sun dial worked during daylight, but how did people agree on what time it was at night before clocks were invented?

  • Spiracle@kbin.social
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    8 months ago

    Cities which had someone blow a horn to wake everyone up would also have watchmen walking the city at night. Presumably, they would wake the next person up when their shift ended so that someone is awake at all times.