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Women of Ancient Egypt When it comes to women of Ancient Egypt we know they could hold down the same jobs as men and own property. But the question remains where women in Ancient Egypt were Educated. If so how were they educated? As we know today many Arab women's education is something hard to come by. Yet when you look at History for Ancient Egyptian Women it is not the case. There is evidence of Egyptian Females contributing to Art and science and even being rulers of Egypt. https://.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov  Another thing we have to remember is that when it comes to power and respect in Ancient Egypt it was about social Rank. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.02053/fullFor these women to be successful sometimes it was about their connections to certain powerful men. For example to be a ruler of Egypt. You either had to be married to a Pharaoh that was either too young to rule or too ill to rule. This happened in many circumstances with Hatsephut, Cleopatra, Nefertiti, and so many others. Other times it was due to having a position of being the King’s mother and that mother having a close relationship with the King. An Example of this would be Hetepheres.,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3aNbNxKS6s&t=961s. One must also remember that was some Egyptian Queens held jurisdiction and power during their marriages to the Pharoah. Sometimes they played pivotal roles in changing the primary religions allies with different nations but writing letters to them and adorning jewelry that was a gift. But wearing this type of Jewelry communicated friendship. They were also head ornaments worn by royal women to communicate something nonverbally. Rameses wife Nefatari did this by always wearing earrings by Greek allies. Throughout her tomb and historical depictions of her, these earrings are worn to show the world of her friendship and bond with the Greeks. They are greek earrings with a silver abyss design. Cleopatra would dress up like Isis to connect with her power and embody the religious belief of Cleopatra. Was the reincarnation of Isis. Nefertiti wore a military hat because she did participate in chariot races and often had the privilege of killing enemies. She is also seen in coin form with her coin form. This is extremely now because men are usually seen on coins. Cleopatra most definitely left her mark with these ancient coins that are preserved in museums today. This military hat was also tight for the person wearing it. The other reason was that she wanted to prevent her hair from falling out from disease. But it also was a symbol of her power. She not only led a religious revolution but she also chose the future wife of King Tut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNrQgdSYTZA&t=6s Another Aspect of why Ancient Egyptian women were successful. The interesting fact is that in ancient Egypt Girls were not allowed to go to school. Alas, all is not lost because they were educated at home. This means this role for the daughters' knowledge came from the mother she did teach them how to sew clothing, cook and prepare meals and read. http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-education/Yet when it comes to further education for girls it did depend on economic social status. Girls that belonged to royal and rich families could obtain more education. But if these girls were the daughter of the peasant working class. This luxury was not afforded to them so if young girls were born in the right family. Then one day they could hold royal official jobs such as royal viziers. There were more advantages if girls were born into the royal family. Cleopatra was thoroughly educated and could speak six different languages as Greek and Egyptian were the most primary languages used during her reign of Egypt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFWRe2TqyPk&t=2187s Other powerful things that women could do were own land or become a magistrate and judge. There was one woman that became a vizier, magistrate, and judge. One must take into consideration that she was the wife of Coptos and the grandmother of King Pepi. Even though she had a powerful position this was not earned through royal blood but her knowledge and her ability to wield authority. Her name was Nebet. She was from the sixth dynasty. There is also evidence of women that held the office of second prophet or high priest. This position was usually held by men but this concrete evidence shows that women held this high office too. http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-education/ One must recognize that in AncienT Egypt there was a strong sense of leadership from the top of social rankings such as queens. One Egyptian Queen that seems to be overlooked is Queen Ahhotep who saved her people by defeating Hyskos and united Egyptian troops to do so. In her honor, she received the military order of the Fly three times. Queen Hateshphut not only reigned as a king but led a war campaign against Nubia and was victorious. But even when you are going down the list of powerful women that reigned in Ancient Egypt. In royal circumstances, they did help rule alongside royal heirs. Noblewomen conducted and controlled large wealthy households when their husbands were away. Egyptian women could also be in control of farms and businesses. http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-women/#:~:text=Jobs%20for%20women%20in%20ancient%20 Women could also be doctors such as Lady set during the fourth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. Women could also hold government jobs in ancient Egypt.

When it comes to other jobs that Ancient Egyptian women could hold consists: working peasants, dancing, music, and acrobats. These women were usually of the lower social ranking of Egyptian Society. Your social status and connections did influence what occupational opportunities were afforded to women from all parts of the Egyptian Empire.

Yet when it comes to cosmetics this was a cultural activity that all women from Egypt took part in. Whether one was a peasant or a royal Queen. In history, it is recorded that in 10,000 B.C. Women would use oils that contained a certain scent that would do two things clean and soften their skin. Then would come back and use body oils and cream to protect their skin from the desert sun. When it comes to certain oils like Mryhh, thyme, marjoram, chamomile, lavender, Lilly, peppermint, rosemary, cedar, rose, aloe, olive oil, sesame oil, and almond oil. (These ingredients are in Egyptian Perfumes). These natural oils and herbs are used for Egyptian religious purposes. https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/Ancient-history-cosmetics

Beauty was considered a sign of Holiness for Egyptian Woman. So in 4000 BCE women would use galena mesdmet, and malachite to enhance the natural couture of their beautiful faces. Most people are aware of the kohl makeup around the eyelids (this is a mix of burnt almonds oxidized copper). Women would also carry makeup boxes to parties. Even in 2021 when women receive plastic surgery on their faces your face will be made to replicate the Nefertiti Bust from 1345 B.C. that was found by German Archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt on December 6, 1913.

So Ancient Egyptian Women In incredibly Powerful in Religion, Royalty, Government. and Influence Cosmetic Trends that women adhere to today.

Sources:

A History of Cosmetics from Ancient Times. Cosmetic Info. 2021. https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/Ancient-history-cosmetics

Ancient Egyptian Women’s life,Equality,Jobs,Marriage,Beauty. https://ancientegyptianfacts.com/ancient-egyptian-women-part-2.html#:~:text=We%20find%20women%20as%20nobility%20and%20landed%20gentry,Women%20could%20also%20be%20national%20heroines%20in%20Egypt.

Ancient Egyptian Women. Legends and Chronicles. 2007-2021. http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-women/#:~:text=Jobs%20for%20women%20in%20ancient%20Egypt%20were%20found,temples%20and%20in%20the%20service%20of%20certain%20gods.

Egyptian Education. Legends and Chronicles 2007-2021. http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-education

Radwa Khalil, Ahmed A Moustafa, Mevez Mofteh,  Ahmed Karim. How Knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Women Can Influence Today’s Gender Role: Does History Matter in Gender Psychology. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.02053/full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3aNbNxKS6s&t=961s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNrQgdSYTZA&t=6s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFWRe2TqyPk&t=2187s