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Egyptian games and fun included
both indoor and outdoor activities. Ancient
Egypt games and sporting events were enjoyed
year around, however inside activities were just
as popular, possibly as a way to escape the
oppressive heat.
Children in ancient Egypt seem to have been
very highly regarded. Paintings indicate that at
least some of the pharaohs enjoyed close
relationships with their children. Toys and
games of Egypt included hand carved wooden and
stone figurines. Many such items have been
discovered in the tombs of wealthy Egyptian
children.
While wood was a scarce commodity in ancient
Egypt, it is probable that children from poorer
families would have enjoyed similar toys made
instead from cheaper pottery and baked clay.
Animal figurines seem to have been a popular
choice among children, such as crocodiles, cats
and lions. Some of these toys were even cleverly
crafted so as to have moving parts, which must
have delighted Egyptian children.
Even thousands of years ago, dolls
made well liked toys for little girls. Rag dolls
and carved wooden dolls have been found,
indicating they were very much a part of
ancient Egyptian toys and games.
Children games from ancient Egypt were fairly
universal to children around the world and
involved many physical activities such as
running, hopping, dancing and jumping. Egyptian
games and fun for children also included many
ball game versions, usually with balls formed
from papyrus and using sticks from palm trees.
Team games played in ancient Egypt were also
quite popular, regardless of whether the event
involved the use of a ball or other types of
games.
Not all ancient Egypt games were intended for
children. While toys were no doubt intended only
for the use of the younger generations, adults
enjoyed a number of popular board games for
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