What were the children taught in the schools of ancient Egypt?

It is interesting that for all the time of archaeological research on the territory of Egypt, not a single school building dating back to the period of antiquity has been discovered. We learn about subjects and teaching methods from frescoes and ancient papyri.

First of all, children were taught calligraphy. Scribes were highly prized in Ancient Egypt. They also taught reading. mathematics. By the way, in mathematics, knowledge of astronomy, geometry, and counting was given.

They taught history, etiquette, the ability to play musical instruments, the basics of medicine. In addition, the children visited gyms where they did physical exercises, swam, and wrestled.



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