Economics Explained

S1, EP61 "The Economy of Ancient Egypt"

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The three seasons of the Egyptian calendar are planting, harvesting, and flooding; up until the 1890s, farmers participate in construction projects during flooding season; these serve as a form of vocational training and taxation.

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