Ancient Receipt Proves Egyptian Taxes Were Worse Than Yours

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 11:00 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A recently translated ancient Egyptian tax receipt shows a bill that is (literally) heavier than any American taxpayer will pay this year — more than 220 lbs. (100 kilograms) of coins.

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