Abstract

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

Keywords

ancient Egypt, body activity, static actions, locomotion