![]() ![]() ![]() Keeping track of the shadow of the Sun may be regarded as one of the earliest methods of timekeeping by observing the length of the Sun's shadow in order to determine the Sun's position in the ecliptic, a system for timekeeping was developed. In ancient times, human observed changes in the Sun and Moon and developed the system of the calendar to help advance agriculture. In addition to the development of new styles of water-powered mechanical clocks in ancient China, the Western mercury wheels with timing functions evolved into compartmented cylindrical mercury clocks. After the 13th century, mechanical clocks started to integrate elements from Chinese and Western cultures. In the 8th century, the emergence of waterwheels with timing functions in water-powered mechanical clocks prompted ancient China to develop water-powered mechanical clocks with waterwheel steelyard clepsydra devices, time-reporting devices, astronomical demonstration devices, and multiple time-reporting wooden pavilions. ![]() The float is the earliest power-driven element. The invention of the feedback system in the 3rd century before common era (BCE) opened the door to the mechanization of water clocks. Before becoming mechanized, water clocks (clepsydra) were mainly used for astronomical timekeeping, during religious sacrifices, for military affairs, court litigation timekeeping, and the time allocation of water rights. The study begins with a comprehensive analysis and comparison of the different types of ancient clepsydra, their use and development and the development of their feedback systems, power systems, and time-reporting systems. This article examines the historical development of ancient water-powered mechanical clocks. ![]()
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