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Ramses the Great's Nubian Gold: The Wealth Behind the Empire
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dig into the economic engine that made Ramses the Great's Egypt possible: the gold mines of Nubia. From the arid wadis east of the Nile to the temple at Abu Simbel, they trace how gold flowed from the southern frontier into the pharaoh's treasury, funding colossal building projects and diplomatic marriages. They discuss the logistics of mining, the brutal conditions for the miners, the role of the viceroy of Kush, and the strategic importance of the Nubian fortresses. Along the way, they explore the legend of the gold of Wawat, the…
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