10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT

EGYPT!
Egypt is renowned for its enormous pyramids, bandaged mummies, and golden treasures. But
how much do you know about Ancient Egypt?

Do you want to know more about Ancient Egypt?

Here are 10 interesting facts about Ancient Egypt that you probably didn’t know!

1. The Ancient Egyptians have created many stuff that we still use today, such as pen,
paper, locks, and keys, and believe it or not, toothpaste!
2. Love to play board games with your friends? Well, the ancient Egyptians did like that!
Senet, which was played for over 2000 years, was one famous game. The game involved
throwing sticks (like we roll dice while playing ludo or snake and ladder) to see how
many squares are on the board to move your piece forward.
3. Egyptian women hold a wide range of rights and freedom. They enjoyed a great deal of
legal and financial independence.
4. The afterlife was extremely crucial for Egyptians. They thought that their soul would live
on forever in the afterlife by maintaining the body of the deceased person, which they
did through the process of mummification.
5. The ancient Egyptians regarded cats as a sacred animal. Most families keep a cat as a
pet, which they believed would bring excellent luck to the family.
6. Ancient Egyptians worshipped more than 2000 gods. They had gods for everything
ranging from big risks to small tasks. Everyone had distinct duties and they required to
be worshipped to keep life in equilibrium.
7. If one unwrapped the ancient Egyptian mummy’s bandage then it might stretch for 1.6
km.
8. Both males and females work make up in ancient Egypt. Usually, the eye paint was
green or black. In addition to providing sun protection, the Egyptians also thought that
makeup had magical healing powers.
9. The Khufu pyramid at Giza is the biggest pyramid in Egypt. This incredible structure
weighs up to 16 houses of the Empire state.
10. Most pyramids builders weren’t slaves. They were built by workers who got payment in
various forms. The ancient Egyptian pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and
their families.