ANCIENT BEES.
The bee was probably the first created tiling whose labours were exploited by mankind. In the Hittite code of laws, dated 1300 8.C., punishments for the theft of bees and hives were mentioned. About 4000 B.C. the bee was adopted as the symbol for the King of Lower Egypt. Hieroglyphic bees were found from the First Dynasty down to Roman timee r a period -«om» 4000 jcars.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 59, 10 March 1936, Page 10
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69ANCIENT BEES. Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 59, 10 March 1936, Page 10
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