https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/239695/kevin-hawkerArticles written by KEVIN HAWKER from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1115432/a-brief-history-of-timekeeping According to some authors, clocks in one form or another have been around since 4,000 BC. It is likely that the oldest instruments for measuring time were water clocks and sundials, although when and where they first appeared is not known for certain. Some records seem to indicate water clocks may have been in Egypt in around 1,600 BC. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1120232/modern-wall-clocks-are-available-in-a-huge-choice-of-designs Modern wall clocks are available in a wide choice of designs and styles, and they don't all have to have a round face. A lot do, but are also made in a huge variety of different materials and designs to match the fast-moving pace of 21st century life.