00:00In the heart of ancient Egypt, specifically in 1200 BC, during the reign of the great King Ramses III,
00:07history witnessed a unique and unexpected event. The ancient Egyptian civilization was not merely
00:13pyramids and temples. It was also the stage for the first comprehensive labor protest in human
00:19history. Imagine workers suffering from harsh conditions, rising with one voice demanding
00:25their basic rights. These angry workers gathered at the temple of Butmos III, raising their voices in
00:31a poignant complaint, famine afflicts us. We have no food and no clothing. We have come here to let
00:37the King know of our plight. King Ramses III responded to their demands. He ordered the workers to return
00:44to their jobs, and promised them everything they desired. This exceptional historical event did not
00:49pass unnoticed. It was meticulously recorded on the Turin Papyrus, which is currently displayed in
00:56an Italian museum, and is known as the Dear El Bahari Strike, a living testament to the first victory for
01:02the working class in history. And speaking of numbers and statistics, did you know that the idea of a
01:08population census, which we consider fundamental today, dates back thousands of years? Yes, the first
01:15population census in history was not in modern times, but rather occurred at the dawn of Egyptian
01:21civilization. During the reign of King Ijib, one of the kings of the first Egyptian dynasty, the first
01:27population census was recorded, offering us a glimpse into the extent of organization and precision that
01:34characterized that ancient civilization. Follow me for more hidden stories.
