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Anthropology

Tetrachloride

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8. Egyptian men rarely wear hats these days. Exceptions are

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Tue Sep 28, 2021, 11:21 AM

Sep 2021

are uniformed military and police. Berets and a peaked baseball cap depending on the type of person.

Plainclothes police do not.

Turbans are seen among traditionalists.

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3 Egyptian mummy faces revealed in stunning reconstruction [View all] Judi Lynn Sep 2021 OP

They look so...modern. It's the hair maybe. Croney Sep 2021 #1

yeah, they could have put some period hair on there. mopinko Sep 2021 #3

They Usually Shaved Their Heads/Wore Wigs Me. Sep 2021 #6

They look modern and gorgeous. Polly Hennessey Sep 2021 #2

Yea, well, who is going to verify the artist's conception. I am old and I can't remember Chainfire Sep 2021 #7

My thoughts too. Duppers Sep 2021 #9

but, but, but, they were all white in the movies! getagrip_already Sep 2021 #4

Is something wrong with me? lillypaddle Sep 2021 #5

Egyptian men rarely wear hats these days. Exceptions are Tetrachloride Sep 2021 #8