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Pyramids Built by Slaves
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● FeaturedThe monumental task of building the Egyptian pyramids has often been attributed to vast numbers of enslaved people. This narrative, while powerful, is increasingly challenged by archaeological evidence.
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What People Remember
Many people believe that the ancient Egyptian pyramids were built primarily by slave labor.
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What's Actually True
While some forced labor likely existed in ancient Egypt, archaeological evidence increasingly suggests that the pyramids were mainly built by tens of thousands of skilled Egyptian laborers, artisans, and farmers, who worked seasonally, were paid, housed, and even received medical care.
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#ancient egypt#pyramids#slavery#labor#archaeology
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