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The document describes the history and functioning of the water clock or clepsydra. The first clocks of this type were invented by the Babylonians over 3,000 years ago and later perfected by the Egyptians and Chinese. They consist of a sealed container with a small hole through which water flows at a constant rate, allowing the passage of time to be measured. It explains the physical principles such as the flow rate depending on the depth of the water and the area of the hole.
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