Why Did Ancient Egyptians Wear Wigs?

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Video

James Lloyd
by The British Museum
published on 18 October 2015

Curator John Taylor explains the cultural significance of wigs and hair in ancient Egypt.

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Museum, T. B. (2015, October 18). Why Did Ancient Egyptians Wear Wigs?. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/648/why-did-ancient-egyptians-wear-wigs/

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Museum, The British. "Why Did Ancient Egyptians Wear Wigs?." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Oct 2015. Web. 28 Mar 2023.

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