10 things that the ancient Egyptian invented to make his life easier.. including the lamp, the wig and the blade

For nearly 3,000 years, ancient Egypt flourished as the preeminent civilization of the Mediterranean world, and its legacy is continued by the wealth of objects left behind - majestic antiquities, written documents, artifacts, and art. From this vast amount of information, archaeologists and scholars have identified the items that were Part of the daily life of the ancient Egyptians.

In a culture that emphasized the afterlife and the importance of maintaining the fragile order of the universe, even everyday things can hold a profound significance.

Lorelei Corcoran, Professor of Art History and Director of the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archeology at the University of Memphis explains that the development of Egyptian civilization allowed Egyptians to stay in one place, giving them the opportunity to develop design and craftsmanship. "They have developed very sophisticated metalworking techniques," Corcoran says. “They created beautiful objects, with aesthetics obtained from nature, and objects sometimes had subtle meanings built into their design. Corcoran notes the shape and handle of a round or oval mirror, for example.


1- Cup
The Egyptians made ceramic drinking vessels for their drinks, sometimes turning them into works of art, and the cup, on display at The Met Museum in New York City, is decorated with scenes of people, plants, and animals.

2. Lamp
The Egyptians used oil lamps—basically, simple pottery or stone vessels—to light their homes, some of which were placed on the ground, while others were placed on stands similar to temple columns.

3- Headrest
Instead of using pillows, the ancient Egyptians used stone or wooden headrests, it's basically a curved piece attached to a stem and then a platform, and you lie down and then put your head on the curved piece, elevating your head, keeping it cool and keeping insects away.

4- The code
The ancient Egyptians cared about hygiene, cutting or shaving their hair to prevent lice. This blade, which has a blade attached to a wooden handle, was found in a basket in a woman's tomb. It is in the Met's collection of Egyptian artifacts.

5- Wig
Egyptians wore wigs to protect their heads from the sun and as a way to show social class or rank. They were made of human or animal hair and stuffing vegetable fibers over a mesh base that might have been made of linen. Women tended to wear wigs with simpler hairstyles than men, although they Sometimes they wear a more elaborate wig for festival celebrations.

6- Tweezers
The Egyptian set of personal care items may also include a pair of copper alloy tweezers.

7- Sandals
The Egyptians wore shoes made from the hides of cattle, goats, and deer, or woven from plant materials such as papyrus and herbs. Non-leather sandals resembled modern slippers, with a strap across the instep secured by a rope between the toes. Members of the royal elite wore more elaborate sandals, such as These golden sandals belong to Pharaoh Thutmose III.

8- Jewelery
The Egyptians loved colorful jewelry, often in the form of deities, sacred animals, and other designs. The jewelry was intended as amulets that would magically protect the wearer from diseases, accidents, and other bad events. Crafted from amethyst and gold, these bracelets and anklets feature lion's claws.

9- Socks
Although we used to think of Egypt as a hot place, the temperatures drop in the early morning and evening, and the feet of the ancient Egyptians seem to be getting cold, and this pair of striped wool socks was designed to be worn with sandals.


10- Mirror
Apparently the Egyptians were concerned about their appearance - both men and women wore make-up, for example - and looked in a mirror like the one in the National Museums Collection of Scotland.