04/08/2022
The first known written advertisement was printed in papyrus around 3000 BC, a Thebes slaveholder announcement to find one of his slaves.
Translation made by James Playsted Wood:
The man-slave, Shem, having run away from his good master, Hapu the Weaver, all good citizens of Thebes are enjoyed to help return him. He is a Hittite, 5' 2" tall, of ruddy complexion and brown eyes. For news of his whereabouts half a gold coin is offered. And for his return to the shop of Hapu the Weaver, where the best cloth is woven to your desires, a whole gold coin is offered.