Water clocks are

invented by
Ancient Chinese
during the 11th
century. It is a
One of the greatest inventions of Chinese is the art of
timekeeping
printing. Ancient Chinese invented papers and wood
apparatus that
block’s with carvings and used them to print
uses water.
important information. This paved way to easier
communication and allow them to store necessary
information.

Sundials, also known as rigui

in Chinese, were simple
instruments with a mounted
arm known as a gnomon
Ancient Chinese compasses
The first explosive to be invented that cast a shadow on a
were first used to maintain
was gunpowder. It was invented bronze or stone dial when
harmony and prosperity in
during the late Tang dynasty and the sun shone on them. The
one's environment, as well as
is considered one of China's time of day was indicated by
to predict the future.
"Four Great Inventions." the shadow.