Hi David,
Hermione's link contained the following in part;
Quote;

"Research into Egyptian mathematics began in the second half of the 19th century (the Mathematical Papyrus Rhind was edited for the 1st time in 1877). Most sources were published by 1930, and their editions represent outstanding pioneering work. However, since then fundamental changes in the historiography of mathematics as well as significant development in our knowledge of Egyptian philology and culture require a critical reassessment of these early works. A close look at more recent secondary literature indicates that this reassessment has often not been done. Instead, a number of “opinions” that are outdated by modern standards, or have since been proven to be wrong, have remained in the literature unchallenged, and, over time, have acquired the status of “truths”. This chapter will look at instances of such “mythical truths” (e.g. the so-called Horus-eye fractions, cumbersome Egyptian fraction reckoning, stagnation in the development of Egyptian mathematics), explain why they are not valid, and indicate possible reasons for their persistence in modern literature."

These are not my words!.

If "EVERYBODY in this Forum" took the time to check out and accept half the information in every link here:

[en.wikipedia.org]

Perhaps, just perhaps the existence of a revived Numerical System may be exposed.








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