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July 27, 2016

Egypt unveils 4,500-year-old plans used to build pyramid

By AHMED HATEM
Associated Press

CAIRO — The Egyptian Museum in Cairo this month began putting on display the country's oldest papyruses, which date back 4,500 years, detailing the daily life of the pyramid builders.

The items are from the 4th Dynasty of King Khufu, also known as Cheops, for whom the Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb.


 
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