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Ancient mechanical timepiece on display

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2018-12-06 18:25:05Ecns.cn Editor : Liu Xian ECNS App Download

(ECNS) -- A replica of the Lantern Clepsydra is among 68 technological inventions in ancient China that went on display from Dec. 5 in Nanning,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. 

The hydraulic-powered mechanical timepiece was invented by Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) astronomer and engineer Guo Shoujing. 

The clock features animal and human figures that will automatically move or make sounds at designated points in time.

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