A unit of length used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, etc. It is the length from the elbow to the fingertip, and is equivalent to 17 to 21 inches. This unit was transmitted to Europe via Greece and Rome, and became the basis for the modern yard (said to be equivalent to 2 cubits) and foot. Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
古代エジプトやメソポタミア等で用いられた長さの単位。ひじから指先までの長さで,17〜21インチに当たる。この単位はギリシア,ローマを経て欧州に伝えられ,現在のヤード(2キュービットに当たるという)やフィートのもとになった。
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