Summary
Replica of a Roman hemicycle sundial, found at Civita Lavinia, near Rome, Italy, circa 300 BC.
The sundial is a type said to have been invented by the Chaldean astronomer Berosus.
Copy made from replica of a Roman hemicycle sundial in the British Museum.
Physical Description
Waxed plaster cast of limestone sundial. Hemicycle type horizontal gnomon, 12 hours daylight shown by radial lines, seasons shown by 3 arcs.
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Place & Date Used
Civita Lavinia, Italy, circa 300 BC
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Overall Dimensions
28 cm (Length), 15 cm (Width), 23.5 cm (Height)
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