The Egyptians lived more than 5000 years ago and founded one of
the oldest civilizations in
the world, It was a great trading nation and empire and was known for its pyramids,
sculptures , temples and paintings. Agriculture was the basis for this civilization. It
flourished
in the Nile Valley under a succession of pharoahs from c3200BC to 332BC. So much is known
about them , because their hot, dry climate preserved lots of things they made. The walls
of
their tombs were decorated with paintings, showing scenes of their everyday life. Egyptian
men and women were very fashion conscious and adorned themselves with colourful
cosmetics, flowers and jewellery. Both the men and women wore eyepaint, rouge and
lipstick.
Archaelogists have found wigs, mirrors combs and face creams. They wore gold necklaces,
bracelets, rings and other jewellery from gold that was mined along the Red Sea. These
gold
charms were worn to ward off danger and to bring good luck. People were buried with their
possessions. Furniture, chariots, and food have been found in their tombs.