Gentoons: Tax Day in Ancient Egypt

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Tax Day in Ancient Egypt

Label: One Fine April Day, 8,000 years ago. Scene: desert at midday. a line of people and camels queue in front of a solitary pyramid bearing a plaque: H&R Pyramid Tax Advisers

long before the pharaohs ruled and the great pyramids were built, independent businesses throve. thrived. whatever. did you know there used to be giraffes in ancient Egypt?