The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal structure that was built as a water clock and weather vane by the astronomer Kyrrestes in the 1st century BC.
posted by stuckinthemiddle @ 5:09 PM
Friday, February 24, 2006
The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal structure that was built as a water clock and weather vane by the astronomer Kyrrestes in the 1st century BC.
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