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Its 24 stone wheels function as highly accurate sundials.
2026-12-15
The Konark Sun Temple is a precise
astronomical instrument — built in 1250 CE.
Its 24 stone wheels function as highly accurate sundials. The shadow cast tracks the time of day to within minutes. A 750-year-old scientific instrument that still functions perfectly today.
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