Around AD 1100, the Chinese came up with a revolutionary tool to help people navigate the unknown terrain: the practical compass. Prior to that, humanity relied on various other methods to determine the four cardinal directions, without the aid of a compass.

These techniques included observing natural phenomena and using elements in their surroundings to establish direction. With a little bit of practice and familiarity with some fundamental concepts, anyone can also learn these methods of orientation.

For centuries, people have been using the sun as a directional guide. For instance, during the day, they can observe the direction in which the sun rises and sets to determine east and west. Alternatively, they can use shadows as indicators of the sun’s position and deduce which direction is north or south. [b][size=150][url=https://prepperswill.com/a-few-ways-to-determine-your-direction-without-a-compass/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-few-ways-to-determine-your-direction-without-a-compass]READ FULL ARTICLE HERE[/url][/size][/b]

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