Just like in any other civilization, the economy of Ancient Egypt relied on a variety of skilled and unskilled labor.

Unlike many other countries where everyone was either a peasant or a nobleman, Egypt had a very large middle class. These

Active and independent individuals, women in Ancient Egypt enjoyed a legal equality with men that their sisters in the modern

At the premises of Cairo Library, the hall last Wednesday was crowded with ancient Egyptian women — those who reigned, those

Ladies of Egypt: Then and Now   If there were country ratings in the ancient times, Egypt would be named the best

It is possible that Hatshepsut knew of several reigning Egyptian queens before the Eighteenth Dynasty, but there is no evidence

 Marriage and the Family The nuclear family was the core of Egyptian society and many of the gods were even

The relationship between coitus and pregnancy was clearly recognized by the ancient Egyptians. For example, the Late Period story of

There is much evidence for the leisure activities of the ancient Egyptians. Men engaged in physical sports, such as hunting,

Children were considered a blessing in ancient Egypt. Sons and daughters took care of their parents in their old age.

Ancient Egypt had one of the most progressive civilizations for women. The culture believed that happiness and joy were the

Unlike other ancient cultures, the ancient Egyptians had respect for women, especially those with royal power. The wives of pharaohs were

In Ancient Egypt, social dignity was not based on gender, but rather on social status (Jeyawordena, 1986; Robins, 1993; Piccione,

Numerous ancient Egyptian tomb paintings show affectionate couples, pointing to an appreciation of the concept if romantic love amongst ancient