Ancient Egypt facts

04/03/2021

Even though she's one of the most famous historical figures associated with Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra wasn't actually Egyptian. She was Greek Macedonian, descended from one of Alexander the Great's lieutenants.

04/03/2021

Ancient Egyptians mummified not only humans but animals as well, including many cats and at least one crocodile.

04/03/2021

Both men and women in Ancient Egypt wore makeup — some researchers believe it was effective as a sunscreen given its prevalence of use.

04/03/2021

One of Mark Antony and Cleopatra's favorite pranks was to get drunk, don disguises, and play practical jokes on people in the streets.

24/02/2021

Beer was so important to Ancient Egyptians that it could be used as currency.

24/02/2021

A common myth, perpetuated by the Greek historian Herodotus, is that the Great Pyramid was built by 100,000 slaves. Archaeological evidence indicates that the Great Pyramid was actually built by a workforce of 5,000 permanent, salaried employees and up to 20,000 temporary workers.

24/02/2021

Cleopatra's parents were likely brother and sister and she herself married both of her own brothers at different times.

22/02/2021

Beer was a primary source of nutrition for most Ancient Egyptians and was consumed daily.

22/02/2021

The bandages of a mummy could stretch out to one mile (1.6 kilometers) when unwrapped.

22/02/2021

Servants were sometimes smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the pharaoh.

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