How Did Ancient People Wake Up On Time Before The Alarm Clock Was Invented?
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Our modern society depends on the clock. Almost everything we do, whether going to school, work, or meeting friends, must be done on time. We need the clock to live.
Undoubtedly, following the hours can sometimes be stressful, but it has become necessary.
But relying on and being dependent on day and night hours is nothing new. Ancient people also had duties that had to be performed on time. Sleeping the whole day was not on our ancestors' agenda.
So, how did ancient people wake up on time before the ancient Greeks invented the alarm clock?
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