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[QUOTE]Originally posted by rasol: [QB] I was asked this question in a PM, I don't usually read PM's but just happen to catch this one so I will respond publicly [QUOTE]What is the view concerning the race of the ancient egyptians, among egyptologists? In this case i use race to denote phenotype. I have seen countless times the rejection of a black egypt, simply because the theory isn't "mainstream".(one of the primary arguments of someone incapable of argueing against ancient egypt being a black civilization) [/QUOTE]The easiest and most common way to reject the notion of a Black Race of Ancient Egypt is by exploiting the nebulous and nefarious nature of race classification, and then placing the burden of proof on those who claim [i]Black Race Ancient Egypt[/i] to prove it. Many African scholars get suckered in by this classic 'chess/ploy' which is a shame, because there is no way for them to win such and argument, which requires them to prove.... 1) there exists 'race', 2) in which 'black' is a classification of 'race', and 3) in which ancient egyptians belonged to such a race. Mainstream science reject the 1st two assumptions...which moots the 3rd [conclusion] assumption. There is a better approach to the biological origin and social classification of the ancient Egyptians. This approach roots its biological/scientific base firmly and properly in modern physical and genetic anthropology. As a distinct issue, it's social basis is founded 1st and foremost and again properly in primary textual evidence [ie - what did the Kemetians [AE] themselves have to say on the subject], and 2ndly in contemporary/peer accounts from Hebrews, Greeks, etc.. Such and approach leads to very powerful arguments [as typified by African scholar SOY Keita in terms of biology] and by our ES discussant Wally with regards to primary textual evidence. This approach has yet to be refuted, or even seriously challenged. The problem is only that many African scholars have not digested the most powerful arguments in their favor. Too much time is spent chasing [cough] negro eskimo and other flights of fantasy instead. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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