The Ancient Egyptians were not fools, Carter. They built the pyramids. They created the first great nation state. Their civilization lasted thousands of years.”
"Yeah,” I said. "And now they're gone. (Rick Riordan)

The Ancient Egyptians were not fools, Carter. They built the pyramids. They created the first great nation state. Their civilization lasted thousands of years.” "Yeah,” I said. "And now they're gone.

Rick Riordan

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