Women in the Old Kingdom
Gender
One of the most fascinating facts about the Old Kingdom was the role women played. Though on a
societal level they differed in status, on a legal level they were nearly the samel. According to the
website, Fathom Archive, "Egyptian women were able to acquire, to own, and to dispose of property
(both real and personal) in their own name. They could enter into contracts in their own name; they
could initiate civil court cases and could, likewise, be sued; they could serve as witnesses in court
cases; they could serve on juries; and they could witness legal documents" This is in contrast with
most societies of that era who were not nearly so progressive.
societal level they differed in status, on a legal level they were nearly the samel. According to the
website, Fathom Archive, "Egyptian women were able to acquire, to own, and to dispose of property
(both real and personal) in their own name. They could enter into contracts in their own name; they
could initiate civil court cases and could, likewise, be sued; they could serve as witnesses in court
cases; they could serve on juries; and they could witness legal documents" This is in contrast with
most societies of that era who were not nearly so progressive.
Statue of Married Egyptian couple