Merkhet

What was the main purpose of the merkhet?

• To measure time during the day

• To establish alignments with celestial bodies

• To track the phases of the moon

• To create an accurate solar calendar

How did the merkhet overcome the limitations of the sundial?

• It worked during both day and night

• It relied on shadow movements

• It used sunlight as its primary source

• It was faster and more efficient

What material was the merkhet typically carved from?

• Metal

• Wood or bone

• Stone

• Clay

What shape was the merkhet designed to resemble?

• A circle

• A straight rod

• The letter “L”

• A triangular prism

What celestial body did the merkhet align with to establish the meridian?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Venus

• The North Star

What additional tool was used alongside the merkhet?

• A sundial

• A bay

• A compass

• A solar clock

What did the alignment of the merkhet help measure?

• The length of a month

• The passage of hours at night

• The position of the Sun

• The length of a year

Besides timekeeping, what other purpose did the merkhet serve?

• To predict eclipses

• To track seasonal changes

• To assist in construction

• To navigate trade routes

Where can merkhets be found today?

• In archaeological excavations

• In ancient Egyptian temples

• Depicted in hieroglyphic texts only

• In museums and exhibitions