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4,600 Years Ago, Egyptians Were Already Polluting: Researchers Discover the Oldest Case of Industrial Contamination

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A recent discovery could alter our understanding of everyday life in ancient Egypt. In 2019, researchers discovered an unexpected aspect of this ancient civilization: the use of copper by Egyptians was so intensive that it caused significant pollution in the port located near the pyramids. A [...]
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A recent discovery could alter our understanding of everyday life in ancient Egypt. In 2019, researchers discovered an unexpected aspect of this ancient civilization: the use of copper by Egyptians was so intensive that it caused significant pollution in the port located near the pyramids. A [...]

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SciencePost broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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