You must have had at least one idea about Egypt, however, there are many more interesting things about ancient Egypt that you never knew.
Unexpected facts about ancient Egypt
1. How to chase ' unrivaled flies '
The Egyptian pharaohs have a unique way of chasing flies, which is to apply honey to the bodies of slaves standing near them. Flies are attracted to honey and will fill the slave and not bother the pharaohs.
2. Egyptian men and women all like makeup
Both sexes like to play thick makeup classes because they believe that doing so will be protected by gods. These cosmetics are created by grinding the ores, often green (made from copper) or black (made from lead).
The Egyptians believed that the make-up was miraculously healing or preventing the disease. Specifically, lead-based cosmetics along the banks of the Nile River help people at that time prevent eye infections.
However, few know that the original purpose of that make-up is to protect the sun.
3. Children do not wear clothes
Children of ancient Egypt did not wear clothes until they reached adolescence, about 12 - 13 years old. According to ancient Egyptian conception, children do not need to cover their bodies. And another important reason is because the weather in Egypt is too hot.
4. Pharaoh's hair
Very few people have ever seen the real hair of pharaoh. Only the very close family members can admire. Pharaohs never reveal real hair to the public. Egyptian kings always wore masks for hair and hair masks were made of pure gold.
5. Hair showing status
In ancient Egypt, looking at the hairstyle could know each person's social status. Rich people often wear wigs while other classes have long natural hair or braid tail behind.
Egyptian boys under the age of 12 often shaved their heads to prevent heat and avoid lice.
6. The concept of the ancient Egyptians about the earth
The ancient Egyptians believed that the earth was round and flat like a plate and the Nile flowed through the center of the earth.
7. Egyptian women enjoy many rights and freedoms
In terms of social status, Egyptian women are thought to be in a lower position than men. However, they are still entitled to equal rights and are respected financially and legally.
They have the right to buy and sell property, even on the names of legal contracts, divorce and remarriage. Although Egyptian women rarely go to work, if they go to work, they are paid equal to men.
8. How to embalm
During the embalming process, the brain will be removed through the nose. Other parts will be removed from the body and put into a vial. The only part left in the body is the heart because the ancient Egyptians believed that the heart contained souls.
9. The body of Cleopatra
In fact, the queen of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh with the island beauty of Cairo, is not an Egyptian but a Greek. Although born in Alexandria, Queen Cleopatra is a member of the Macedonian family (Greece).
She was the last descendant of Ptolemy I to be one of the most trusted "assistants" of Alexander the Great.
10. Slaves are not forces to build pyramids
Contrary to previous assumptions that slaves are the key force to build pyramids, scientists and archaeologists have found evidence that the pyramid is hired by the government and paid by the government. commensurate.
The Greek historian Herodotus was the first to propose the point of the slave itself as the pyramid building force. However, most modern historians dismiss that view.
11. Memorial of the dead cat
Among pets, cats are the most cultivated species of Egypt. When a cat dies, the whole family will mourn as a funeral person, while shaving the eyebrows to commemorate the animal's soul.
12. Stone pillow
An indispensable item for the sleep of ancient Egypt is a pillow made of stone. This pillow is quite high and definitely not smooth.
