What is depicted in the picture?

Correct answer: Candle clock

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What people think about it: 10 Comments
JayMo
JayMo
Simply ingenious!
Player #83925953
Player #83925953
I didn't get it right, but I think it's a great idea.
The Chaser
The Chaser
I love history! You can trace alarms from candles, to radios, to smartphones!
heroic aardvark
heroic aardvark
dont know if id feel comfortable with it burning while i was asleep
Player #92723922
Player #92723922
Great idea if your "clock" doesn't blow out.
SAINT
SAINT
I git it rite cose my smaaterer then everbudie.
Liz
Liz
Historical information never fails to impress!!! Thank you for the excellent question & information!
Stoo
Stoo
I wonder how big the candle was to begin keeping time from the 6th century onwards 😄
Player #85315195
Player #85315195
Ancient people's were so logical using everyday items to make tools. Too bad humans were also tools. 🥺 Kinda like today.
Player #113245786
Player #113245786
I'm pretty sure everyone on earth knows what a candle is, no need to describe it like we're 4yo