Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
EGYPT How long did Ancient Egyptians live — and what did most people die of? What were the houses and schools like in Ancient Egypt? What did Ancient Egyptians eat and drink? Egyptologist and author Barbara Mertz unearths these secrets. What was in an Ancient Egyptian’s diet? How long did they live? And, most importantly, were they cat or dog people? While I love learning about world religions, mythology and history, not everyone can be a ruler or high priest. It’s nice to also think about the little people. As we explored the wonders of Egypt , I kept finding myself wondering what it was like for the average person. It was surprisingly difficult to find a book that covered this subject. There are tons of tomes covering the temples, tombs and pharaohs. But one that tells you how most Egyptians at the time kicked the bucket? Hard to come by. “ Before we start feeling superior to our ‘primitive’ predecessors, we should bear in mind that a good many people in today’s ‘ci...
