The History of Clocks

By Peru Lacarta
  • 3600 BCE

    Obelisk

  • 2000 BCE

    Water Clock

  • 1500 BCE

    Sundial

  • 700

    Candle Clock

  • 1000

    Mechanical Clock

  • 1100

    Sandglass

  • 1399

    Harrison Timepiece

  • Pendulum Clock

  • Digital Clock

  • Atomic Clock

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