Egyptian Pyramids

[The Stranger]

Although it seems a bit of a stretch but I saw something on the use of kites to assist the slaves in moving the stones up a sand bridge. The experiment worked real well when they raised an obelisk.

The Egyptians were experienced with rope works and riggings etc. but I don’t know how realistic it would be to harness the ever-changing wind. But they did take many years to build, who knows what each new generation may have tried, in addition to the slaves of course.

they used no slaves, the workers were payed. it was a honor to work for the pharaoh

[yesdachi]

they used no slaves, the workers were payed. it was a honor to work for the pharaoh

In some time peoiods in Egyptian society being a slave wasn't particularly a bad thing. Egypt had many slaves in positions from laborers to what some may consider positions of civil service. One mans slave is another mans “worker” and of course they were paid, some with food and lodging others with currency depending upon the social position.

It was an honor to work for the Pharaoh is exactly what I would say if the Pharaoh was my boss. As a matter of fact it is what I say to my boss now!

I have read where there were times where construction stopped during planting and harvesting seasons because the “workers” had to go to the fields. So I could see how accounts could be mixed up between who were farmers/workers/slaves.

It may also depend on which pyramids and when. Some Pharaohs were not as benevolent as others.

[The Stranger]

hmmm, but they did strike when the paychecks were late.

[Kraxis]

hmmm, but they did strike when the paychecks were late.

Not only that, but also when the mascara was late. Yup you read that right, mascara. If their make-up didn't arrive they stopped working and sat eatingthe nice food they were supplied with (they ate meat and fishes, which was similar to eating like aristocracy).

It was most certainly a good job if quite hard.

[Oaty]

In some time peoiods in Egyptian society being a slave wasn't particularly a bad thing. Egypt had many slaves in positions from laborers to what some may consider positions of civil service. One mans slave is another mans “worker” and of course they were paid, some with food and lodging others with currency depending upon the social position.

It was an honor to work for the Pharaoh is exactly what I would say if the Pharaoh was my boss. As a matter of fact it is what I say to my boss now!

I have read where there were times where construction stopped during planting and harvesting seasons because the “workers” had to go to the fields. So I could see how accounts could be mixed up between who were farmers/workers/slaves.

It may also depend on which pyramids and when. Some Pharaohs were not as benevolent as others.

Why does that explanation make me think of the game of pharoah

[Papewaio]

Only three other sets of men do I know who wear mascara.

Trannies... Lola...
Mine workers... that is a result of engrained coal dust and not a choice.
Footballers... they wear it to reduce sun glare... now this would be useful when working in a bright environment with light stone.

[The Stranger]

hhahahahaha, but almost all eggies wore mascara.

[Aenlic]

Pick the band of your choice, recently, and half of them are wearing mascara, or haven't you seen Green Day and many other neo-punk bands, or one of the multitude of neo-emo bands?

Makeup has a long and rich tradition. Although, I highly recommend against attempting to explain the origins of red lipstick to your date. Women seem to take it wrong when confronted with the fact that bright red lipstick originated with a particularly specialized subset of Egyptian prostitutes, who were attempting to make their mouths look more like something else and thus more appealing to their customers. Sometimes, the truth can hurt and won't set you free.

[yesdachi]

Pick the band of your choice, recently, and half of them are wearing mascara, or haven't you seen Green Day and many other neo-punk bands, or one of the multitude of neo-emo bands?

Makeup has a long and rich tradition. Although, I highly recommend against attempting to explain the origins of red lipstick to your date. Women seem to take it wrong when confronted with the fact that bright red lipstick originated with a particularly specialized subset of Egyptian prostitutes, who were attempting to make their mouths look more like something else and thus more appealing to their customers. Sometimes, the truth can hurt and won't set you free.

Well there’s your answer, Egyptian prostitutes raised the pyramids?

[Kraxis]

Pick the band of your choice, recently, and half of them are wearing mascara, or haven't you seen Green Day and many other neo-punk bands, or one of the multitude of neo-emo bands?

Makeup has a long and rich tradition. Although, I highly recommend against attempting to explain the origins of red lipstick to your date. Women seem to take it wrong when confronted with the fact that bright red lipstick originated with a particularly specialized subset of Egyptian prostitutes, who were attempting to make their mouths look more like something else and thus more appealing to their customers. Sometimes, the truth can hurt and won't set you free.

Ouch!!! I sure won't tell if you won't. Let that be our little secret shall we.