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This image displays a section of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a significant ancient Egyptian mathematical text. Origin: It dates back to approximately 1650 BC. The Rhind Papyrus is currently housed in the British Museum in London. [1080 X 1200]

September 26, 2025

This image displays a section of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a significant ancient Egyptian mathematical text. Origin: It dates back to approximately 1650 BC and was copied by the scribe Ahmose from an older papyrus. Content: The papyrus contains a collection of mathematical problems and their solutions, covering topics such as fractions, geometry, and algebra. Significance: It provides valuable insights into the mathematical knowledge and techniques of ancient Egypt. Location: The Rhind Papyrus is currently housed in the British Museum in London. [1080 X 1200]

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Vonplinkplonk on September 26, 2025 10:15 am

Is there an AI tool to translate images like this? I don’t feel like I want a degree in hieroglyphics to read this and I am not so advanced in AI… help me out.
Handicapped-007 on September 26, 2025 10:24 am

Google only gives a summary of what websites say,

This image displays a section of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a significant ancient Egyptian mathematical text. Origin: It dates back to approximately 1650 BC. The Rhind Papyrus is currently housed in the British Museum in London. [1080 X 1200]

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This image displays a section of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a significant ancient Egyptian mathematical text. Origin: It dates back to approximately 1650 BC. The Rhind Papyrus is currently housed in the British Museum in London. [1080 X 1200]

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