Daily Life and Cuisine in Ancient Egypt

A typical diet for ancient Egyptians consisted of bread,beer,veggies,and fruit. Whatever foods ancient Egyptians could not produce they traded for it.Wine and meat were enjoyed on feast days. For wealthier Egyptians wine and meat were enjoyed on a regular basis. Most ancient Egyptians were farmers. Their dwellings were made of mud-brick designed to remain cool in the heat of the day. Each kitchen had a grindstone for milling flour and a oven for baking bread.  Each home had a kitchen with a open roof.

Floors were covered with reed mats,wooden stools,and beds raised from the floor. The walls of a typical dwelling for an ancient Egyptian were painted white. Clothes were made from simple linen sheets that were bleached  white. Kids went without clothing until they were around 12 yrs. old. It was around that age that men were circumcised and had their heads shaved. Men were known to shave their entire bodies for cleanliness. Most ancient Egyptians used perfumes and ointments to cover bad odors. Most of them also bathed in the Nile. They used a soap made from animal fat and chalk.

Just like our society today ancient Egyptians believed that hygiene and appearance were very important. Men and women of upper class wore jewelry and cosmetics. Upper class Egyptians also enjoyed boating and hunting as well.  Men and women usually married young in ancient Egypt.  Divorce did exist but was not that common like it is today. Ancient Egyptians considered children a gift from the gods. Surprisingly women were allowed to own property,testify in court,and make business deals. Women were highly regarded.
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