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.
Sources for Ahmes — The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
Ahmes — The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus in Mathematics
Held in the Mathematics chamber of the Babel Nexus Index.
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