“Ancient Gold Mine Unearths Chilling Relics of Forced Labor: Shackles That Bind a Dark History Revealed”
The gold extracted from these mines often went to funding the Ptolemies’ various military campaigns and the lavish lifestyles of the elites, but research suggests that the mines were not just used for economic reasons. Rather, experts believe the mines were part of a larger system of exploitation, a way to exert control over those deemed less worthy by ancient society.
“Beneath the grandeur of Egypt’s wealth and the imposing mountains of the Eastern Desert lies a history of exploitation,” Redon wrote. “The gold extracted from these mines helped finance the ambitions of Egypt’s rulers, but it came at a significant human cost.”
After reading about this discovery at an ancient Egyptian gold mine, learn about the truth behind who really built the Egyptian pyramids. Then, read about why so many Egyptian statues have broken noses.
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