The first strike in history and learn about the beginning of the idea of population census.

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Did you know Ancient Egypt witnessed the first labor strike in history back in 1200 BC, when workers demanded their rights and King Ramses III responded? This monumental event is documented on the famous Turin Papyrus! Not only that, but Ancient Egypt was also home to the very first population census, during the reign of King "Aij-Ibb" of the First Dynasty. Discover these astonishing facts about organization and justice in the venerable Ancient Egyptian civilization!  Watch more content on our website 👇   https://radwaegyancientegypt.blogspot.com/?m=1  Follow our page for more information 👇  https://radwaegyancientegypt.quora.com/  https://mewe.com/join/radwaegyancientegypt  https://x.com/Radwa17863286  https://www.tumblr.com/radwaegy92-blog

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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.

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