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The Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus (c. 1800 BCE) deals with conception and pregnancy issues as well as contraception. It is kept in the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology.
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APA Style
Griffith, F. L. (2017, February 17). Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6367/kahun-gynaecological-papyrus/
Chicago Style
Griffith, Francis Llewellyn. "Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 17, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6367/kahun-gynaecological-papyrus/.
MLA Style
Griffith, Francis Llewellyn. "Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Feb 2017. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
