The dangers you face if living in ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, people faced many kinds of illnesses and dangers. Oddly, there are many dangers that come from the very things that help life grow . One of them is the Nile.

The Nile River laid the foundation for the life of ancient Egypt, allowing people to settle and live on farming, fishing instead of wandering through the lands. However, the river also brings great disadvantages.

If you interact with water, you may be exposed to some terrible parasites . One such parasite is schistosomiasis . They can get into the body through limbs and lay eggs in blood vessels, causing serious damage when moving through internal organs.

The Nile River laid the foundation for life in ancient Egypt, but it also brought great disadvantages.

Another problem, especially when it is near the country, is malaria . Malaria can cause flu-like symptoms and lead to death if left untreated.

You should also be careful with crocodiles. If you are a servant, you should also be worried about your master's life because if they die, you can be sacrificed and buried with them.

In the early stages of ancient Egypt, some Pharaoh's servants were buried around the master's tomb. This is considered a great privilege. Later, the ancient Egyptians switched to burying statues or models of servants to protect themselves from danger.

Ancient Egyptians also appreciated the use of amulets . Amulets are charms or jewels that are symbolic and are said to have miraculous power or protection. This magical power is partly based on the appearance of the charm such as: shape, color and material. Many amulets in animal breeds or gods. The ancient Egyptians also used the patron season for the dead and embalmed to aid them in the afterlife.

Researchers say that some ancient practices really work to protect people from hazards, scientifically.

A 2010 study showed that the distinctive black eye makeup makeup to summon divine power and repel disease has antibacterial properties, helping protect people from infection. This makeup is made of lead. Lead may be toxic so researchers argue that makeup will kill bacteria, help prevent and treat eye diseases by promoting immune cell activities. But today, you should not try this method because lead poisoning is so dangerous that the harm will be much greater than the benefit.

In short, the life of ancient Egypt was not as easy as it seemed.