'Eldest sons held the power in ancient Egypt,' says researcher

For decades it was thought that the family system of the ancient Egyptians was very similar to our own. However, Ph.D. candidate Steffie van Gompel explains that the reality is somewhat different. "In Egyptian families, it was often the eldest son versus the rest of the children."

Jun 13, 2025 - 16:38
 0
For decades it was thought that the family system of the ancient Egyptians was very similar to our own. However, Ph.D. candidate Steffie van Gompel explains that the reality is somewhat different. "In Egyptian families, it was often the eldest son versus the rest of the children."