Written by an Egyptian inspector about 4,500 years ago, what does the ‘Diary of Merer’ contain?

Correct answer: Logbooks listing the daily activities of Merer and his crew

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gonow
gonow
Wonder if the papyrus say how the pyramids were built. Always been a mystery.
Player #151898054
Player #151898054
I might have gotten it, but "crew" made me think of ship, when it meant construction crew.
San
San
As if the Egyptians ever took the time to know the name of a slave, much less keep a written list. Never happen. The lives of thousands of slaves meant little to nothing to the Egyptians.
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
Player #57750688, scaffolding and sand both moved by hundreds of slaves.
Player #57750688
Player #57750688
gonow, Yes, how did they get those huge limestone blocks in place?