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Fact 2 |
He would have studied lessons such as Reading and Writing, History, Arithmetic and geometry, Astronomy, Music, Geography, Science and Medicine |
Fact 3 |
Tutankhamun would have worn clothes made from white linen cloth which was was fashioned into a knee-length kilt which were knotted or fastened with a buckle at the waist |
Fact 4 |
The inside soles of sandals belonging to the Pharaoh were elaborately decorated with images of the traditional enemies of Egypt, so he could step on them as he walked! |
Fact 5 |
Children of both sexes wore the 'Lock of Youth' |
Fact 6 |
The pectoral form of jewelry was an elaborate piece of jewelry worn on the chest which often took the shapes of falcons and scarabs. |
Fact 7 |
The rich clothed the uncovered bare parts of their anatomy with jewelry |
Fact 8 |
The Ancient Egyptians, both men and women, wore distinct eye make up, rouge and perfumed oils |
Fact 9 |
The higher the status of the person the more clothes and make-up they wore |
Fact 10 |
The beard was considered to be a divine symbol of the gods and all pharaohs are depicted wearing a false beard |
Fact 11 |
The higher the status of the man the more wigs they possessed |
Fact 12 |
Only the Wealthy Egyptians, such as the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, ate meat. They also ate a Luxury Bread flavored with honey, nuts and dates |
Fact 13 |
Wine was only drunk by the wealthy Ancient Egyptians which they made by cultivating their own vines which produced both red and white grapes |
Fact 14 |
Tutankhamun enjoyed sports-related activities such as hunting and fishing exotic African wild animals |
Fact 15 |
The Ancient Egyptians were known to enjoy competitive sports as an exciting form of entertainment |
Fact 16 |
Ancient Egyptian children had a variety of toys and games to play with which reflected people, objects and events which were common in everyday life |
Fact 17 |
The Ancient Egyptians loved music which provided a focal point at banquets and religious ceremonies |
Fact 18 |
Tutankhamun would have consulted separate doctors who specialised in the head, eyes, ears, the stomach and even fertility |
Fact 19 |
The rooms in his palaces were large with high ceilings and would be painted with wonderful relief's and decorations that included the use of semi-precious stones in the magnificent columns |
Fact 20 |
Egyptians loved their gardens and the palace garden of Tutankhamun would have included flowers, ponds, fig trees, date palms, pools, terraces and sun shades |
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