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Daily Life in Tutankhamun's World
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Fact 1
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T
utankhamun would have attended the Prince's School educated by important scribes
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Fact 2
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He would have studied lessons such as Reading and Writing, History, Arithmetic and geometry, Astronomy, Music, Geography, Science and Medicine
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Fact 3
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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
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Fact 4
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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!
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Fact 5
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Children of both sexes wore the 'Lock of Youth'
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Fact 6
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The pectoral form of jewelry was an elaborate piece of jewelry worn on the chest which often took the shapes of falcons and scarabs.
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Fact 7
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The rich clothed the uncovered bare parts of their anatomy with jewelry
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Fact 8
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The Ancient Egyptians, both men and women, wore distinct eye make up, rouge and perfumed oils
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Fact 9
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The higher the status of the person the more clothes and make-up they wore
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Fact 10
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The beard was considered to be a divine symbol of the gods and all pharaohs are depicted wearing a false beard
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Fact 11
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The higher the status of the man the more wigs they possessed
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Fact 12
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Only the Wealthy Egyptians, such as the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, ate meat.
They also ate a Luxury Bread flavored with honey, nuts and dates
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Fact 13
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Wine was only drunk by the wealthy Ancient Egyptians which they made by cultivating their own vines which produced both red and white grapes
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Fact 14
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Tutankhamun
enjoyed sports-related activities such as hunting and fishing exotic African wild animals
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Fact 15
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The Ancient Egyptians were known to enjoy competitive sports as an exciting form of entertainment
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Fact 16
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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
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Fact 17
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The Ancient Egyptians loved music which provided a focal point at banquets and religious ceremonies
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Fact 18
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Tutankhamun would have consulted separate doctors who specialised in the head, eyes, ears, the stomach and even fertility
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Fact 19
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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
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Fact 20
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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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Daily Life in Tutankhamun's World
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