Mechanism of using the Saw in Ancient Egypt

Document Type : Research Articles

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Sini high institute for tourism and hotel

Abstract

Ancient Egyptian heritage is one of the most important elements and sources of the ancient Egyptians artistic and creative vision, represented by the tools they used. It is a cultural heritage that allows us to study the civilization which was created using various tools for a variety of purposes.The emergence of tools was essential in improving human life and developing their ability to adapt to the surrounding environment. These tools performed their basic function in various crafts, forming wonderful artistic models that are evidence of their development in the art of tool making; it became the main basis for a civilized and advanced industry. The saw is one of these tools as a cutting tool, it has a long history that reflects the uses of this tool in construction, industry and carpentry. It can be said that the saw used as a simple tool and played a main role in the development of Egyptian civilization. This study aims to define the saw in Ancient Egypt, analyse the forms and usage of the saws in the daily life, and examine the technological development of the saws in Ancient Egypt.
 

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