LiFE iN ANCiENt EGYPT-TOYS

• Egyptian childrens toys were easily broken or destroyed over time so not all were discovered.


• Babies would play with clappers or rattles made of dried gourds,woods,clay or bone.


• Pet animals were made out of clay,wood, or bronze and dolls were made of cloth and wax


• Older children played with whipping tops some made of wood and some found made of clay and covered by 'faience' -a glass-like glaze whch lasted longer than wooden ones


• The toys that had moveable parts were made i about 1450 BC. and 1300 BC.

Now days there are many different toys for children and adults.The toys used today are VERY different they are nothing compared to the ancient egyptian toys and the way the ancient egyptian toys were made are sold today for arts and crafts.