
Ahmes
Ahmes was an ancient Egyptian scribes who lived around 1650 BCE. He is best known for copying and preserving the "Rhind Mathematical Papyrus," one of the most important mathematical documents from ancient Egypt. This papyrus contains mathematical problems, solutions, and methods used by Egyptian mathematicians, including fractions, geometry, and arithmetic. Ahmes's work provides valuable insight into ancient Egyptian math practices and thinking, serving as a key resource for understanding early mathematical development. His contributions helped pass down mathematical knowledge through generations and significantly influenced the history of mathematics.