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February 19, 2004
Numbers
I post whenever I spot something Inca or Olmec related when it comes to writing and counting systems. Time for Egyptian math.
In ancient Egypt mathematics was used for measuring time, straight lines, the level of the Nile floodings, calculating areas of land, counting money, working out taxes and cooking. Maths was even used in mythology - the Egyptians figured out the numbers of days in the year with their calendar. They were one of the ancient peoples who got it closest to the 'true year', though their mathematical skills. Maths was also used with fantastic results for building tombs, pyramids and other architectural marvels.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at February 19, 2004 09:14 AM
Comments
Interesting, but what is your point?
Posted by: Toronto tenants at February 21, 2004 10:58 AM
My point is I think this stuff is interesting. You are probably a bad candidate for my U of T archaeology classes.
Posted by: Flea at February 21, 2004 12:17 PM