merkhet

[US]/ˈmɜːrkɛt/
[UK]/ˈmɜːrkɛt/

Translation

n.Ancient Egyptian timekeeping instrument used for measuring time at night; Merkhet; Merkhet
Word Forms
Pluralmerkhets

Phrases & Collocations

merkhet clock

a merkhet

the merkhet

ancient merkhet

merkhet instrument

use merkhet

two merkhets

merkhet sighting

merkhet alignment

merkhet timekeeping

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptian merkhet was essential for constructing the pyramids with precise alignment.

archaeologists discovered a well-preserved merkhet in the tomb of a royal architect.

the merkhet instrument allowed egyptian surveyors to create perfectly level foundations.

museum curators displayed the merkhet alongside other ancient egyptian measuring tools.

engineers studied how the merkhet helped achieve architectural precision in temples.

the merkhet was used by ancient egyptian astronomers to measure celestial angles.

historians believe the merkhet dates back to the old kingdom period.

the merkhet's design featured a plumb line and a forked stick.

modern engineers admire the simplicity and effectiveness of the merkhet.

the merkhet played a crucial role in surveying the nile valley's agricultural lands.

students learned about the merkhet in their egyptian history class.

the merkhet contributed to the remarkable stability of ancient egyptian structures.

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