The scribes of ancient Egypt were dignitaries with social status due to their literacy, performing crucial administrative tasks such as contracts and tax assessments.
A recent study revealed that ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards similar to today’s office workers, suffering from joint issues due to their repetitive tasks.
This study analyzed the skeletal remains of 69 males from 2700 to 2180 B.C., finding degenerative changes likely caused by the postures scribes worked in.
Female scribes were rare, illustrating the gender dynamics of the time, where influential families sent sons to secure ranked jobs within royal courts.
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