Explore historical and traditional units of measurement from different cultures and time periods.
17 traditional units
Traditional Maltese units of measurement date back to the medieval period and were influenced by Arabic, Italian, and later British systems.
8 traditional units
Italy's historical measurement system varied significantly by region and city-state before unification in 1861.
13 traditional units
Japan's traditional measurement system (shakkanho) was used from the 8th century until the adoption of the metric system in 1924.
11 traditional units
The measurement system of Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest standardized systems in human history.
15 traditional units
The Roman system of measurement was highly organized and spread throughout the vast Roman Empire.
7 traditional units
The Maya civilization developed sophisticated measurement systems for architecture, astronomy, and commerce.