Ancient Egypt | 3. culture
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Kaim Wasit: The First Egyptian Archaeologist
This chapter explores the life of Kaim Wasit, a high priest in ancient Egypt during Ramesses II’s reign, who dedicated himself to cataloguing and restoring monumental sites. His efforts not only preserved history but positioned him as a precursor to modern historians and archaeologists.
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