{"id":394,"date":"2023-10-09T10:03:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T03:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/example.com\/?p=394"},"modified":"2023-10-09T10:03:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T03:03:41","slug":"when-was-the-calendar-invented","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/","title":{"rendered":"When Was The Calendar Invented?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"387480d42754320bb6f0e83bf7886d44\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tatOptions = {\r\n\t\t'key' : '4a1f1119f949a4af74d56b8a3af8b867',\r\n\t\t'format' : 'iframe',\r\n\t\t'height' : 250,\r\n\t\t'width' : 300,\r\n\t\t'params' : {}\r\n\t};\r\n\t\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<article>\n<figure><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?q=when%20was%20the%20calendar%20invented\" alt=\"The History of the Western Calendar\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"v-cover ads-img\" src=\"https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?q=when%20was%20the%20calendar%20invented\" alt=\"The History of the Western Calendar\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><figcaption>The History of the Western Calendar from timecenter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-658937b48eee6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-658937b48eee6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#The_Beginning_of_Timekeeping\" title=\"The Beginning of Timekeeping\">The Beginning of Timekeeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#The_Earliest_Calendars\" title=\"The Earliest Calendars\">The Earliest Calendars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#The_Roman_Calendar\" title=\"The Roman Calendar\">The Roman Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#The_Julian_Calendar\" title=\"The Julian Calendar\">The Julian Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#The_Gregorian_Calendar\" title=\"The Gregorian Calendar\">The Gregorian Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#Question_and_Answer\" title=\"Question and Answer\">Question and Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/w2.geleleger.nl\/edcyh-when-was-the-calendar-invented-plgjw\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Beginning_of_Timekeeping\"><\/span>The Beginning of Timekeeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Timekeeping has been a part of human life since the beginning of civilization. Early humans used the movement of the sun and stars to track time and seasons. However, as communities grew and became more complex, a more precise way of keeping track of time was needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Earliest_Calendars\"><\/span>The Earliest Calendars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The oldest known calendar was created by the ancient Egyptians over 5000 years ago. This calendar was based on the movement of the moon and was used to predict the flooding of the Nile River. The Babylonians also developed a calendar around this time, based on the phases of the moon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Roman_Calendar\"><\/span>The Roman Calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Roman calendar, developed around 700 BCE, was based on the movement of the sun. It consisted of 10 months and 304 days, with the new year beginning in March. However, this calendar was flawed and often fell out of sync with the seasons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Julian_Calendar\"><\/span>The Julian Calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 45 BCE, Julius Caesar consulted with the astronomer Sosigenes to create a more accurate calendar. This calendar, known as the Julian calendar, was based on the movement of the sun and consisted of 365 days with an extra day added every four years. This calendar was used throughout Europe for over 1500 years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gregorian_Calendar\"><\/span>The Gregorian Calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the Julian calendar was still not completely accurate and fell out of sync with the seasons over time. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which made several adjustments to the Julian calendar to make it more accurate. These adjustments included skipping leap years on century years that are not divisible by 400.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_and_Answer\"><\/span>Question and Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Why was a more precise calendar needed?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> As communities grew and became more complex, a more precise way of keeping track of time was needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> What was the oldest known calendar?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The oldest known calendar was created by the ancient Egyptians over 5000 years ago.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> What calendar was used throughout Europe for over 1500 years?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The Julian calendar was used throughout Europe for over 1500 years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The invention of the calendar was a significant development in human history, allowing for more precise timekeeping and organization. From the earliest calendars based on the moon to the more accurate calendars based on the sun, the calendar has evolved over time to become an essential tool in our daily lives.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<section>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Who Created The Calendar First The Aztecs Or The Maya? Tour By Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/cdn.tourbymexico.com\/who_created_the_calendar.main-qimg-b7b7ca085af2d09f33b66cf956cf892d\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.tourbymexico.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Why Are There 365 Days in a Year? Organizing Dates with an Ancient\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ancient-origins.net\/sites\/default\/files\/field\/image\/Ancient-Calendar-There-are-Now-365-Days-in-a-Year.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.ancient-origins.net<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"History Of Astro\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/image.slidesharecdn.com\/history-of-astro-1197670200719476-2\/95\/history-of-astro-16-728.jpg?cb=1197641401\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.slideshare.net<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Julius Caesar Invented a Calendar That Was Used For Over 1600 Years\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thevintagenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/07\/calendar-fb-87951.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.thevintagenews.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PPT Gregorian Calendar PowerPoint Presentation, free download ID\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/image1.slideserve.com\/3114460\/gregorian-calendar-l.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.slideserve.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The History of the Western Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.timecenter.com\/pages\/articles\/img\/old-egyptian-calendar-in-karnak-temple.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>timecenter.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PPT The Sky as Clock and Calendar PowerPoint Presentation ID5530829\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/image3.slideserve.com\/5530829\/a-history-of-our-calendar-n.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.slideserve.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The History Of The Calendar by Ben Lidoski\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/img.haikudeck.com\/mg\/7F067C9E-0666-4CCA-9A3E-E2DE0B82F7F0.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.haikudeck.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The History of the Western Calendar from timecenter.com The Beginning of Timekeeping Timekeeping has been a part of human life since the beginning of civilization. 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