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  2. Stone Tower (Ptolemy) - Wikipedia

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    In the 19th century, [5] Joseph Hager too maintained it was Tashkent, partly based on the striking coincidence of the city being on supposedly the same latitude of 43 degrees north (in fact it is 41.2 degrees north); while Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville identified it with the fortress of Aatas, 7 degrees northwest of Kashgar; and James ...

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    Answer: Because he wanted something with no strings attached. What's the best thing about spending Christmas in Switzerland? Answer : I'm not sure, but I know the flag's a plus.

  4. Can You Solve the ‘I Turn Polar Bears White’ Riddle?

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    Called the "I Turn Polar Bears White" riddle, it presents a series of cryptic statements that don't seem to make sense at first glance. Take a closer look at this perplexing puzzle and see if you ...

  5. Rosetta Stone decree - Wikipedia

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    The Rosetta Stone preserves the earliest and most complete copy of the decree, from year 9 of Ptolemy V’s reign. Two copies of the text were inscribed on the wall of Philae temple; one, known as Philensis II, dates to year 19, while the second, Philensis I, dates to year 21. The latest dated text is a year 23 stela from Asphynis.

  6. Ptolemaic synodal decrees - Wikipedia

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    The Ptolemaic Decrees were a series of decrees by synods of ancient Egyptian priests.They were issued in the Ptolemaic Kingdom, which controlled Egypt from 305 BC to 30 BC. . In each decree, the benefactions of the reigning pharaoh, especially towards the priesthood, are recognised, and religious honours are decreed for h

  7. Ptolemy I Soter - Wikipedia

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    Ptolemy I Soter (/ ˈ t ɒ l əm i /; Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Σωτήρ, Ptolemaîos Sōtḗr, "Ptolemy the Savior"; c. 367 BC – January 282 BC) was a Macedonian Greek [2] general, historian, and successor of Alexander the Great who went on to found the Ptolemaic Kingdom centered on Egypt.

  8. The Viral 'I Have 6 Eggs' Riddle Is Trickier Than You Might ...

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    The "I Have 6 Eggs" riddle has gone viral across social media, puzzling many with its deceptively easy setup. Despite its basic premise of just counting some eggs, this riddle has proven a bit ...

  9. Manetho - Wikipedia

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    Manetho's record of regnal years for these kings is mostly corroborated by Ptolemy of Alexandria in his Canon, excepting for the fact that Artabanus who reigned for only 7 months is omitted by Ptolemy, while Ptolemy puts 8 years (instead of 5) for Cambyses' reign. Cambyses (Artaxerxes) b.