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Illustration
A Roman period sundial of the Greek hemispherical type. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cite This Work
APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2014, December 14). Hemispherical Sundial. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3329/hemispherical-sundial/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Hemispherical Sundial." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 14, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3329/hemispherical-sundial/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Hemispherical Sundial." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Dec 2014. Web. 18 Mar 2023.
