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Chorobates logo #10101) Measuring instrument
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Chorobates

Chorobates logo #21000 The Chorobates, described by Vitruvius in Book VII of the Architecture, was used to measure horizontal planes and was especially important in the construction of aqueducts. Similar to modern `spirit levels`, the Chorobates consisted of a beam of wood 6 m in length held by 2 supporting legs and equipped with 2 plumb lines at each end. The legs we.....
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