Abstract
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN ANCIENT EGYPT, PART XXIII: WOMEN CLOTHING IN THE 18th DYNASTY
Prof. Dr. Galal Ali Hassaan*
ABSTRACT
This is the 23rd research paper exploring the evolution of Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt. The paper investigates women clothing in ancient Egypt during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. It explores the different types of women clothing during this wealthy Dynasty and establishes some of their characteristics. The use of clothing among Royal Ladies, Noble Ladies and normal ladies is investigated. The use of Tunic, Corselet, Calasiris, modified Tunic, modified Calasiris, modified Corselet, Robe, Sash and Panty types of women clothing is traced during the 18th Dynasty.
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