Abstract

Biomechanics helps in description of human positions. The purpose of this article is presentation of body positions of ancient Egyptians during several situations while being in statics and during locomotion. Ancient people in Egypt rarely used chairs as it is today. They usually acquired standing, kneeling, or sitting positions. Often they sat directly on the ground. During locomotion they mostly walked. They also swam and row moving large ships. 

Keywords

ancient Egypt, body positions, static actions, locomotion