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Ebony & Adobe: Modern Words that Survive from Ancient Egypt – What, How and Why

Posted on 02/10/2012 by dianabuja

Above are but two of a series of words that originated in the Nile Valley.  The reasons for these survivals is perhaps not such a surprise, as discussed below.  Ebony: ‘Ebony’ as named and used in ancient Egypt, was the species … Continue reading →

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