TribeTats Blog - Culture — Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is widely known for its pyramids, which symbolized the splendor of an era; but incredible architecture is not the only field in which Egyptians succeeded. Their remarkable culture also comprised great techniques when it came to jewelry and cosmetics. In fact, they were pioneers in the art of cosmetics, which men, women and children wore for protection from the sun. JEWELRY In the Nile Valley, men and women adorned their bodies with several types of jewelry. To name a few, in Tutankhamun’s tomb, archaeologists found bead jewels of the most elaborate sort, fashioned from precious metal and inlaid...