2006-10-03 20:50:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Well that was a very long time OK however, what a silly question. The hid it or had guards to guard it
2006-10-03 20:53:44 · answer #1 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those of christian faith can read in the bible that King Solomon and Pharaos of Egypt were men of great wealth. These men had strong armies that were protecting their territories and wealth. Of course they had guards for their strong rooms.
In those old days just like in modern days the rich had several domestic workers as well as slaves. On top of that they also had and have bodyguards for their personal safety. They also had and have guards for their wealth.
By the way not all rich people keep their wealth in banks in this modern era. Some still have their personal strong rooms and guards. Huge money kept in banks may invite suspiscions and investigations that may eventually lead to prosecution. P. Kawonga - Zambia.
2006-10-03 21:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by pyokerakawonga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banks go back at least to the Lombards (15th century?) Before then, a lot of wealth was in land and other property, but no doubt the rich would have had a strong room and suitable security and accounting arrangements for their valuables and cash. But, the tales of Robin Hood remind us that security wasn't perfect!
2006-10-03 21:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once upon a time, the poor used to rob the rich. After a while the rich got wise to this and invented banks. Now the rich rob the poor.
2006-10-04 03:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Polo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm well lets see banks came into being during the middle ages
before that the rich tended to own castles, which were manned by guards and were probably as safe as the banks are today.
2006-10-04 02:53:20 · answer #5 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of a strong box, or strong room. Also a few men at arms would also be handy. That or there is that old thing of being robbed!!!!
2006-10-03 20:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by Rob S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Castles/ fortresses with armed guards
2006-10-03 20:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by lickintonight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use to hide it in "safe" places like under there mattress, a hole in a cavity wall etc. where no one else knew where to find it.
2006-10-03 20:53:50 · answer #8 · answered by carla s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private safe, hide it somewhere
2006-10-03 20:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They prob didnt worry too much, there weren't as many theifs about then as there are now.
2006-10-04 02:59:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋