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  2. Cotton production in Egypt - Wikipedia

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    Cotton production in Egypt was insignificant before the 1800s, but production increased drastically in the years preceding the beginning of the 20th century. The increase was influenced by historical events such as the American Civil War, which disrupted the supply of cotton from the United States.

  3. History of cotton - Wikipedia

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    Cotton entered Europe (the "West") through Africa-in Sudan for thousands of years and Egyptians grew and spun cotton from 600 to 700 CE. [9] Cotton was a common fabric during the Middle Ages, and was hand-woven on a loom. Cotton manufacture was introduced to Europe during the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula and Sicily.

  4. Beit She'an - Wikipedia

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    Today, Beit She'an serves as a regional centre for the towns in the Beit She'an Valley. The ancient city ruins are now protected within the Beit She'an National Park. The town is located near the Jordan River Crossing, one of three crossing points between Israel and Jordan.

  5. Customs of ancient Egypt - Wikipedia

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    The customs of ancient Egypt, the daily routine of the population, the cities, the crafts, and the economy derive their importance from agriculture, its needs, and its benefits. Herodotus emphasized that Egypt is the gift of the Nile and that the Nile River is the source of all aspects of life, including the religion of the ancient Egyptians ...

  6. These 7 Best Egyptian Cotton Sheets Money Can Buy - AOL

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    These are some of the most high-quality Egyptian cotton sheets to buy in 2024 from brands like Sferra, Matouk, and Parachute Home. These 7 Best Egyptian Cotton Sheets Money Can Buy Skip to main ...

  7. Post-mortem photography - Wikipedia

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    Post-mortem photograph of Emperor Frederick III of Germany, 1888. Post-mortem photograph of Brazil's deposed emperor Pedro II, taken by Nadar, 1891.. The invention of the daguerreotype in 1839 made portraiture commonplace, as many of those who were unable to afford the commission of a painted portrait could afford to sit for a photography session.

  8. Ancient Egyptian agriculture - Wikipedia

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    In ancient Egypt, religion was a highly important aspect of daily life. Many of the Egyptians' religious observances were centered on their observations of the environment, the Nile, and agriculture. They used religion as a way to explain natural phenomena , such as the cyclical flooding of the Nile and agricultural yields.

  9. Wikipedia : Database reports/Recent deaths

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    place of death manner of death place of burial Q131697892: Mervin Guarte: 1992-08-03 2025-01-07 Q131698945: Lim Kimya: 2025-01-07 politician: Q1708101: Joseph Trần Xuân Tiếu: 1945-08-20 2025-01-07 Vietnamese catholic bishop Catholic priest Catholic bishop: diocesan bishop: Nam Định: Long Xuyên: Q2033344: Peter Yarrow: 1938-05-31 2025-01-07