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The Nilometer: How Ancient Egypt Measured the Nile's Flood

The Nilometer: How Ancient Egypt Measured the Nile's Flood

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Episode 79 of The History of Egypt takes you to the island of Roda in Cairo, where a stone well with a central pillar still stands as a testament to ancient hydrology. Lucas and Luna explore the nilometer's role in predicting harvests, setting taxes, and even legitimizing pharaohs like Djoser. They discuss the Famine Stela at Sehel, where King Djoser begs the god Khnum for relief from a seven-year drought, and trace nilometers from Kom Ombo to Elephantine. Learn how the 'Night of the Drop' marked the start of the flood season, how priests measured the cubits, and why the Roman emperor Augustus kept the system running. This episode also covers the Nilometer of Roda commissioned by Caliph al-Maqrizi, and the enduring link between the Nile's pulse and Egyptian civilization. Perfect for history lovers curious about the practical genius behind one of the world's oldest water management systems. #Nilometer #Nile #EgyptianHistory #Djoser #Khnum #FamineStela #Sehel #Elephantine #AncientEgypt #Hydrology #Pharaohs #AlMaqrizi #RodaIsland #Ptolemaic #RomanEgypt #Hapi #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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