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Egypt Through the Middle Kingdom: Memphite Theology and The Story of Sinuhe

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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Motivations Behind Monumental Construction in Ancient Egypt

This chapter delves into the motivations and labor dynamics behind the construction of the pyramids in ancient Egypt, emphasizing both paid and volunteer workers. It also compares these monumental efforts to those of later societies, highlighting a historical trend in the scale and craftsmanship of monumental architecture.

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