It was accidentally discovered in 1965 on the bank of the Shu River. One part of the ceramic vessel has a cone-shaped base, while the other part has a groove; it is placed horizontally on two legs, one of which is missing. On the opposite side, there is a horizontal handle.
The water clock was handmade from pure clay and fired evenly. This special vessel was used to measure the amount of water for irrigation, determining how long it would take to water a field and the volume of water needed.
This artifact is the first of its kind discovered in Central Asia and Kazakhstan. Similar water clocks were found during excavations in ancient Greek settlements.
Material: ceramic (clay)
Date: 6th-8th centuries
Place of discovery: Shu River bank, Zhambyl Region
Dimensions: rim - 9 cm, length - 34 cm, diameter - 44 cm
Water Clock
Zhambyl Regional Historical and Local Lore Museum