Think calling out sick is a modern problem? Think again. A 3,250-year-old clay tablet from ancient Egypt recorded why workers building royal tombs missed work. 🏺

Found at Deir el-Medina, the village of royal tomb builders, this ancient record from 1250 BCE lists surprisingly relatable excuses:

🦂 Bitten by a scorpion
🍺 Brewing beer
👁️ Eye problems
⚱️ Mother being mummified

These notes were official records kept by scribes, showing that even in ancient Egypt there was a system for tracking absences.

It’s a reminder that behind the pyramids and royal tombs were ordinary workers with everyday problems — even 3,000 years ago. ⏳✨