Systems of Measurement of Asdar

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Numerous systems of measurement have been used on Asdar, particularly for units of time, length, weight, and volume. The most widely used in the Pallathantic since ancient times are listed below:

Historically Notable Systems

These systems are considered historically notable due to the political weight of the civilizations that used them and their influence on child and subject civilizations.

Aarokinian

(Antediluvian)Very ancient, only known by a very few niche scholars who have used archeological and reconstructive methods. measurements are consistent with 12 ft + tall humans. based upon size of Asdar. Titanists accept that this system exists, but there is much debate even among titanists about what can be accepted. Non-Titanists hold varying degrees of skepticism.

Dwarven

still used for underground measurements of depth, elevation of mountains,

Kalaman

(more recent kingdom): very ancient, only known by a few niche scholars. measurements consistent with 5’6” tall humans. Inherited by Midretassenes and Ithatians.

Yophenthean

ancient, but widely known by scholars within the field of ancient history, inherited by Yophenthean Language speaking countries and countries formerly in the YE. tamith tamund garph sremedhchubh

Medibgóëse

widely known and used; used by Thracian to replace their older Thracian measuring system. Hambdd kasgwbr

Colnorian

carried by Parkyons to Dewyddair, then throughout Barathorn and north Orrhymby.

Other Systems of Measurement

These systems of measurement are not as historically significant as the foregoing.

Thracian
Hœrnectian
Sungotine
Tangshanian
Neptultchi
Shelekhumbian
Narshadite
Deliopian
Maturnine
Gorcorumbese


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