• PugJesus@lemmy.world
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      … yes, labor is generally a pretty key piece of economic activity. There’s extensive archeological evidence about the processes of Ancient Egyptian economics, including discussions of obligation, payment, negotiation, etc.

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      No, the workers literally put them into place but the economic activity around them provided the food and drink and whatnot to the labourers.