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Egypt· CairoEgypt's Ancient History: Census and Pyramid Builders
Discussions touch upon ancient Egypt's practices, including the use of census data for taxation and the skilled labor involved in building the pyramids.
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Egypt's Historical and Cultural References
First report 3h agoLast update 1h agoA 1936 building in Cairo commissioned for a Swiss insurance company is noted.
The discovery of a buried Saite-era building at ancient Buto in Egypt is reported, revealed by radar and excavation.
An ancient Greek-Egyptian conflict is drawn as a parallel to modern issues of colorism and proximity to whiteness.
Preparations for a trip to Egypt include getting vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B.
Napoleon's abandonment of his army in Egypt is recalled in a business context.
Egypt's Ancient History: Census and Pyramid Builders
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoAncient Egyptian pyramid builders are contrasted with modern workers, emphasizing the value of their skills.
The historical necessity of census data for civilization and taxation in ancient Egypt is highlighted.
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