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Daily life of egyptians who lived in Ancient Egypt

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They lived in small houses made of sun-dried mud bricks.

COMMONER’S FAMILIES

10

They lived in large houses surrounded by high walls.

WEALTHY FAMILIES

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The mother raised the children.

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Slaves and servants helped take care of the children.

WEALTHY FAMILIES

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Around the age of 7, boys went to school to learn reading, writing, religion, and mathematics.

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Women could become priestesses.

WEALTHY FAMILIES

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Girls married when they were around 12 years old.

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Girls married when they were a few years older than 12.

WEALTHY FAMILIES

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They wore rings, amulets, bracelets, anklets, and earrings.

BOTH FAMILIES

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Their jewelry was made of gold, silver, and semi-precious stones.

WEALTHY FAMILIES

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Their jewelry was made of copper and other cheap materials.

COMMONER'S FAMILIES

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They wore clothes made of fine linen.

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They wore clothes made of coarse linen.

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They rubbed perfumed oil on their body to protect their skin from the sun and the dry climate.

BOTH FAMILIES

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Sometimes, on hot summer nights, the family slept on the roof. They had oil lamps and stools at home.

BOTH FAMILIES

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Their dishes were made of clay.

COMMONER'S FAMILIES

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