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T
he surveying profession has a rich history. It was first
used around 3,800 B.C during the Babylonian era. It
was also greatly used by the Egyptians in creating
the pyramid and subdividing plots for taxation purposes.
Over the years, it has evolved both as an art and a
mathematical science that encompasses various entities
that affect our daily lives.
In Kenya, the surveying profession has been steadily
growing with the increase of infrastructure development
since independence. Surveying as a career has been
greatly embraced, putting it at the centre of development
of the nation since independence.
1- Pyramids during the 3,800 B.C
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