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Dear Mr. Salier,
I was wondering if you knew anything about ancient egypt, and if you did, what kind of jewels the ancient egyptians liked to use.
Thank you,
a student
Syd,
The ancient Egyptians (royalty) were the only ones permitted to "own" jewels. They liked Gold of course and their craftsmen shaped Lapiz Lazul, Turquoise, Amber, and other semi precious stones. They did not have rubys, emerald, saphire or diamonds. Near the end of the rule of the Pharos glass was imported and was viewed as a precious jewel. Also at this time some gems did find their way to Egypt from ancient India
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| Comment | Thanks for confirming, so I know it wasn't my imagination. Then why can't I find any reference to it on the web? Am I just not searching properly? I need a picture of some elroy grafitti. Anyway I really appreciate your addressing this arcane bit of trivia. | ||
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Ralph Salier
Expertise
Business Anthropologist. Business negotiations in multiple cultures and working with multiple cultures in the business arena. Broad understanding of business practices and business "ethics" in different parts of the world.
Experience
25+ years in international procurement and negotiations.
Organizations
ISM
Education/Credentials
MA Anthropology, Proximics
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