Julius Caesar, Sternberk, Czech Republic
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Julius Caesar and Exposition of Time in Sternberk
Waymark Code: WMF6DA
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/30/2012
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About Julius Caesar and Julian calendar
Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman and a distinguished writer of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the gradual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.
After assuming control of government, Caesar began a program of social and governmental reforms, including the creation of the Julian calendar.
The Julian calendar is a reform of the Roman calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC (708 AUC). It took effect the following year, 45 BC (709 AUC), and continued to be used as the civil calendar in some countries into the 20th century.
About Exposition of Time
The „Exposition of time” (CZ: Expozice casu) covers 10 rooms and is extensively broad and extends from space-time to atomic clock and modern methods of time measurement. This unique exhibition enables its visitors to explore the process of the birth of the universe and time as well as to discover the diversity of calendars and various conceptions of time in different cultures throughout centuries. It also describes the development of ancient clock and the principles of timekeeping.
The statue of Julius Caesar in this exposition reminds his influence in introducing Julian calendar.
Monarch Ranking: Emperor / Empress
Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Gaius Julius Caesar - dictator in perpetuity
Country or Empire of Influence: Roman Empire
Website for additonal information: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Waymark Visitor - Must either
- Provide a photo at the Statue
- Answer a related question, if available, as posted on the Waymark description to the satistfaction of the Owner