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Physical activity of ancient Egyptians

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Biomechanics helps in description of human positions. The purpose of this article is presentation of body positions of ancient Egyptians during several situations while being in statics and during locomotion. Ancient people in Egypt rarely used chairs as it is today. They usually acquired standing, kneeling, or sitting positions. Often they sat directly on the ground. During locomotion they mostly walked. They also swam and row moving large ships.

Source: MOJ Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

DOI: 10.15406/mojabb.2025.09.00223

Author: Wlodzimierz S. Erdmann

Language: English

Topic: Ancient Egypt and Archaeology

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412466612

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