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  2. Why did ancient Egyptians sleep on pillows made of stone?

    www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/116117/Why-did-ancient-Egyptians-sleep-on-pillows...

    The ancient Egyptian pillow stand, commonly called the headrest, was designed to keep the head elevated while sleeping. It usually consists of a flat base and then a concave section on its upper side to rest the head.

  3. Why Did Ancient Egyptians Use Pillows Made Of Stone?

    www.ancientpages.com/2018/06/18/why-did-ancient-egyptians-use-pillows-made-of...

    Ancient Egyptian pillows were made of stone, wood, alabaster, or glass. These pillows were not uncommon and were used because the Egyptians believed the head was an important spiritual and vital center of the body.

  4. Ancient Egyptians Slept on Pillows Made of Stone

    www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/egyptian-stone-pillows-0016790

    Before the feather-filled luxury of pillows, ancient Egyptians were accustomed to resting their heads on pillow-like headrests made of stone. Human beings have been enjoying the soft comfort of pillows for the last 2,000 years.

  5. The History of Pillows - Back Then History

    www.backthenhistory.com/articles/the-history-of-pillows

    Ancient Egyptians also used pillows, but for a different purpose. They believed the head was the seat of spiritual life and should therefore be cherished. Egyptian pillows were made of marble, ivory, ceramic, wood, or stone.

  6. Headrests in Glencairn's Egyptian Collection: Practicality and...

    www.glencairnmuseum.org/newsletter/2018/7/25/headrests-in-glencairns-egyptian...

    The ancient Egyptian equivalent of a pillow, the headrest was used to support the head while sleeping. Broadly speaking, cultures—both ancient and modern—who use headrests share some characteristics that might make the use of this type of head support more practical.

  7. The Stone Pillows of Ancient Egypt: Uncovering the Mysteries of...

    historyandartifacts.com/the-stone-pillows-of-ancient-egypt-uncovering-the...

    In the realm of ancient Egyptian artifacts, even the most mundane items can reveal volumes about the sophisticated culture that flourished along the Nile thousands of years ago. Among such artifacts are the stone pillows, starkly contrasting with the soft cushions we associate with comfort today.

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