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What Was Hygiene Like In Ancient Egypt?

Men And Women Shaved Their Heads To Prevent Lice: Ancient Egyptians shaved their heads to avoid lice, wearing wigs made of human or horse hair for style and comfort. Wealthy individuals owned multiple wigs, while poorer classes used papyrus creations or head coverings. Despite these efforts, lice infestations persisted, even in mummies.

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