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Nilometer the 1st device for determining taxes

Nilometer the 1st device for determining taxes

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  A Nilometer in ancient Egypt was a structure for measuring the Nile’s clarity and water level during the annual flood season or “Akhet”. If the water level was low, there would be famine. If it was too high, it would be destructive. The Nilometer is an ancient instrument used to measure the waters of

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