This is an ancient Egyptian mathematical papyrus written by the scribe Ahmes, containing a collection of mathematical problems and their solutions. It is one of the most important primary sources for understanding ancient Egyptian mathematics.
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c. 1550 BCE · Book · Public Domain
This is an ancient Egyptian mathematical papyrus written by the scribe Ahmes, containing a collection of mathematical problems and their solutions. It is one of the most important primary sources for understanding ancient Egyptian mathematics.