We usually think that we are completely different from ancient people. They had weird traditions and they spoke unknown languages, and so on. But archaeology shows that we’re quite wrong.
Here is the list of interesting facts about the life of ancient Egyptians. You’ll probably learn something new.
12. They invented toothpaste.
There are several proofs that the Egyptians have been producing toothpaste since 5000 BC. They used to produce powder consisting of various ingredients available to them, like burned eggshells and pumice. But nowadays we don’t know the exact way to use such paste.
11. They used antibiotics in treatment
Though antibiotics were officially invented in the 20th century, the doctors of ancient Egypt used moldy flatbread to cure festering wounds. And such medication worked well.
10.They used paper for writing
The Egyptians did not invent the paper that we use now, however, their discovery of papyrus is what enabled us to get here. Before papyrus, people had to carry around stones to carve words into. The Egyptians invented both the papyrus and the reed pen, which enabled people to write with more ease.
9.They used Glass
Glass can be found in great abundance in nature, however, concrete proof of people using it for crafts and decorations, dates back to the Egyptian civilization. As far along as 3500 BC, both the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations were using glass, to make small glass beads.
8. They were good at Mathematics
The Egyptians were phenomenal at mathematics. The earliest discernible records of geometry originate from Egypt, and were used to calculate the area of lands. The Egyptians also had profound knowledge of mathematical operations to compute answers.
7.They used Anesthesia
For tens of thousands of years, Egyptians displayed a deep and thorough understanding of how pain medication worked. They had profound knowledge of surgery and medicine, and linked it to anesthesia and painkillers.
6. They formed the world’s first police.
The world’s first police force was formed during the Middle Kingdom period (years 2050-1800 BC). It included the most loyal warriors and foreign mercenaries. The Egyptian police were accompanied by dogs and monkeys. Officers protected temples and city squares, upper-class representatives, and caravans from criminals.
5. They were the first to produce beer.
Most of us know that the workers who built the pyramids, were paid with 4-5 liters of beer a day. So we can conclude that brewing was at a really good level. The Egyptians were one of the first to produce this drink.
4. Surgeons performed very difficult operations.
The ancient Egyptians possessed accurate and unique medicinal knowledge, that could be compared to modern practices. Scientists who examined mummies, found traces of some challenging operations, like heart bypass surgeries, organ transplantation, and even plastic surgeries.
3. They used door locks.
Door locks were created in Egypt and China, probably because such devices were needed. The more people who lived nearby, the more reasons neighbors found to lock their door.
2. They bowled.
In one ancient settlement near Cairo, a playroom going back to 3200 BC, with carved lanes and balls of various sizes, with holes for fingers was found. The rules differed, but the game was still recognizable.
1. They treated eyes.
Eye infection was a common disease among the Egyptians. They used various methods of treatment. Sometimes they used bactericidal paint, and remedies made of human brains.
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