Transporting a huge stone monument in Ancient Egypt

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Transporting a huge stone monument in Ancient Egypt

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As depicted on a wall-painting at El Bersheh. Notice the overseer on the knees of the colossus giving the 'time' by clapping his hands, and the man pouring oil in front of the runners to ease the passage of the sledge.

Author: The Romance of Transport
By Ellison Hawks
Published 1931
Available from archive.org
Posted on: Tuesday 27 June 2023
Dimensions: 832*494
Tags: Place:Egypt
Albums: Ancient / Ancient Egypt
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