Interesting facts about ancient Egypt you probably didn't know

8/9/2017

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Culture Story: Interesting facts about ancient Egypt you probably didn't know

Does Ancient Egypt fascinate you? Then the facts from this article will definitely interest you. Read and enjoy!

What comes to your mind when you think about ancient Egypt? We bet you imagine old pyramids, pharaohs and the Sphinx of Giza, the Nile and dry desert. But ancient Egypt was so much more than just that. It was one of the most successful, advanced and long-lasted civilizations. Even nowadays it is still full of mysteries and uncertain facts. We have prepared a list of wonderful and weird facts about ancient Egypt. We bet you didn't know them. Read and learn something new!

#1 Pharaohs wore metallic beards to look like god Osiris, whose main duty was to judge dead people in the afterlife

#2 Pepi II of Egypt kept several slaves whose bodies were covered with honey nearby. Thus flies stuck to them and didn't bother the pharaoh

Culture Story: #2 Pepi II of Egypt kept several slaves whose bodies were covered with honey nearby. Thus flies stuck to them and didn't bother the pharaoh — shutterstock

#3 Both men and women wore makeup that was originally used as a protection from the sun. The Egyptians also believed that makeup had a healing power

Culture Story: #3 Both men and women wore makeup that was originally used as a protection from the sun. The Egyptians also believed that makeup had a healing power — shutterstock

#4 The Egyptians treated some infections using moldy bread long before people started using antibiotics

#5 In ancient Egypt women were equal to men almost in every sphere of life. They could own property, work, divorce, buy and sell things, travel, etc.

Culture Story: #5 In ancient Egypt women were equal to men almost in every sphere of life. They could own property, work, divorce, buy and sell things, travel, etc. — shutterstock

#6 When a person died all internal organs were removed from the body except the heart. The Egyptians believed that the heart was the source of human wisdom, the soul and personality

Culture Story: #6 When a person died all internal organs were removed from the body except the heart. The Egyptians believed that the heart was the source of human wisdom, the soul and personality — shutterstock

#7 The Egyptians were the first people to adopt a 365 days year calendar. They needed it to know when the Nile would flood

#8 Cats were sacred animals in ancient Egypt. When a cat died every member of the mourning family shaved off their own eyebrows in sorrow

Culture Story: #8 Cats were sacred animals in ancient Egypt. When a cat died every member of the mourning family shaved off their own eyebrows in sorrow — shutterstock

#9 The ancient Egyptians had more than 2000 gods and goddesses who had control over almost all sphere of human's life

#10 Cleopatra was not Egyptian. She was a descendant of Greek Macedonians originally descended from Ptolemy I, one of Alexander the Great’s most trusted lieutenants

Culture Story: #10 Cleopatra was not Egyptian. She was a descendant of Greek Macedonians originally descended from Ptolemy I, one of Alexander the Great’s most trusted lieutenants — shutterstock

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108 Comments

Mark Johnson

Need more just like this one.

Marge Burrows King Siegal

I love these interesting facts about ancient Egypt!

Janet Dawn Baker

John W Patterson Jr, well, they are, in the same way that Nigerians, Kenyans etc are also Africans!

Janet Dawn Baker

It was interesting that the royal family always married within the family as they thought it would dilute the royal blood to marry out. The result was many infant deaths and Pharoes who died young.

Fiona Mackay

Honey was found sealed in a tomb, 2000 year old, fresh enough to eat. A mummy was found with a dear skin patch covering what was believed to be a pressure sore, first example of skin grafting

Doris Dallaire

They were such an advanced civilization. I love the information about them though I knew most of them. It’s too bad they were conquered and eventually disappeared as a civilization.

Sarasu Ajayakumar

I knew only 3 or 4 facts. Have visited Egypt.

Cindy Ursan

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks!!

tbear

I know most of what was written! LOVE to read about ancient Egypt! Thank you! 😊👍

Leticia Olsen

👍🏼I love all the history in Egypt 🇪🇬 Very interestingly colourful!

Don Supina

Been to Egypt loved it

Ilias Tsiabardas

I New 4 of them including Cleopatras Origin ,her father was Ptolemy a General of Alexander the great Greek Macedonian that conquered Egypt 334 BC and Cleopatra die August 12. Year 30 BC

Carol Bruyere

very informative and educational

John W Patterson Jr

So, since Egypt is on the African continent, why are they not Africans?

M Renz

I didn’t know about the slaves & the honey!

Linalinda Eichin

Great to know

Lynn Delage

Maria Viegas, Alexander the Great conquered Egypt. When he died his Empire was divided among his generals.Ptolemy for Egypt. His descendants, who were Greek, ruled Egypt until Rome came along. The Ptolemys kept the bloodline Greek. Cleopatra was probably a blonde.

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