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Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 1 month ago

How old is the "world's oldest profession"?

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How old is the "world's oldest profession"?

Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 1 month ago
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    Since 2400 BC.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_prostitution

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      Certainly there were other professions before 2400 BC

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        Sure, but are those professions still around?

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          Like farmers? Or weavers? Or metal workers? Or shepherds? Yes.

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            How about copper merchants?

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              Ea-nasir will life in infamy for all time.

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            Pointy rock delivery, clubbers, fine cave painting, sabertooth tiger removal service, the pelt emporium, bear-away, insurance against sun not coming out, cryogenics.

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              I think you’re underestimating the level of technology in 2400 BC

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              I think you’re due for a museum visit

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                Only if they have the pelican cement mixer.

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            Don’t tell me, go tell the thread.

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              The thread? Do I look like a weaver?

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          Midwifery.

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          I’m sure I can buy shitty copper from someone.

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