15 Unbelievable Facts About Ancient Egypt You Must Hear

Hello and welcome back to another video, today we will be going over 15 unbelievable facts about ancient Egypt you must hear. But before we start make sure to leave a like and subscribe, and turn on that notification bell so that you're notified when we next upload. And without further I do let's jump right into it. Number 1. Pyramids were built by paid workers. Contrary to the myth, the pyramids were constructed by skilled workers who were Pharaohs were sometimes overweight. Despite depictions of lean and fit rulers, evidence suggests some pharaohs, like Hatshepsut, were overweight due to rich diets. Number 3. Cats were worshipped. Cats were considered sacred, and killing a cat, even by accident, was punishable by death. Number 4. Ancient Egyptians loved board games. Games like Senate and Man were popular pastimes for both royals and commoners. Number 5. Makeup had magical powers. Egyptians believed their makeup had protective powers against illness and the evil eye. Number 6. The first known peace treaty. The earliest recorded peace treaty, between Egypt and the Hittites, was signed after the Battle of Kadesh. Number 7. Mummification was for all. While often associated with pharaohs, mummification was also practiced on animals, especially sacred ones like cats and birds. Number 8. Workers were paid in beer. Laborers who worked on the pyramids were often paid with food and beer, a staple in their diet. Number 9. Women had legal rights. Egyptian women could own property, inherit wealth, and even initiate divorce. Number 10. Hieroglyphs were not the only writing system. Egyptians used multiple scripts, including hieratratic and demotic, for more everyday writing needs. Number 11. The Egyptian calendar was advanced. Their calendar was based on 365 days and used the stars to predict the annual flooding of the Nile. Number 12. Pharaohs wore false beards. Pharaohs, both male and female, wore false beards to signify their divine connection to the gods. Number 13. The mystery of the Sphinx's nose. The Great Sphinx's missing nose has long been a mystery, with theories ranging from erosion to intentional defacement. Number 14. The Great Pyramid's precision. The Great Pyramid of Giza is aligned almost perfectly with the cardinal points of the compass, a marvel of ancient engineering. Number 15. Mummified animals as offerings. Thousands of animals, from cats to crocodiles, were mummified and offered to gods as spiritual gifts. And that's it for today make sure you leave a like and subscribe and turn on that notification bell so that you're notified when we next upload. See you next time.