Interesting Facts About Ancient Egypt
An advanced civilization existed in the African country of Egypt from 3,000 to 30 B.C., according to the Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia. This civilization is known for its pharaohs and mummification rituals, but there are a number of other interesting facts about ancient Egyptian practices.
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Worship
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The Minnesota State University EMuseum states that many gods in ancient Egypt were based upon the elements, such as the sun, moon, sky, stars and the Nile River. Gods and goddesses included Atum, the sun god; Osiris, the god of fertility and the underworld and Bastet, the lunar goddess.
Social Classes
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The highest class in Ancient Egypt was made up of royalty, advisers and public officials. The middle class was made up of army officials and landowners. The second-lowest class was comprised of priests, scribes, farmers and craftsmen. The lowest class included servants, serfs and laborers.
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Style of Dress
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Men and women primarily wore linen tunics. Men who worked outside the home wore short linen skirts, according to Kidipede. Some people walked around barefoot, while others wore sandals made of leather or straw.
Family Structure
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Men in ancient Egypt worked outside of the home while women either stayed at home or worked in fields. Children often worked with their parents from a young age.
Education
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In ancient Egypt, most people only learned to read and write. Children were educated in temple schools, homes or apprenticeships. Highly-educated people in this civilization learned mathematics and medicine.
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