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Ramses the Great's Wadi Hammamat Expedition
In 1200 BCE, Pharaoh Ramses II launched a massive quarrying expedition into the Eastern Desert of Egypt, targeting the graywacke stone of Wadi Hammamat. This episode follows the logistics of that journey: over 8,000 men, including soldiers, scribes, and stonecutters, marching through a barren landscape with donkeys carrying water. We explore the stela left behind by Ramses's overseer, which records the success of the mission and the discovery of a well. Join Lucas and Luna as they discuss the practical realities of Egyptian stone procurement, the role of the Medjay as desert scouts, and…
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