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Ramses the Greats Provisioning The Economy of Per-Ramesses
This episode dives into the economic engine behind Ramses II's monumental building projects and military campaigns. Lucas and Luna explore the daily provisioning of the new capital Per-Ramesses, from the massive grain silos to the international trade networks that supplied timber, copper, and incense. They discuss the role of the vizier, the taxation system based on the khar of grain, the expeditions to Punt and the turquoise mines of Serabit el-Khadim, and the complex barter economy that kept the empire running. The episode also touches on the Deir el-Medina workmen's village and…
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