From inventing toothpaste to being a lover of beer, here are 10 facts about ancient Egypt you didn’t know

Michael Eli Dokosi October 28, 2019

Man and woman relations

Men and women of similar social status were treated as equals in the eyes of the law. This meant that women could own, earn, buy, sell, and inherit property, and also had the right to divorce and remarry.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: October 28, 2019

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