Explore innovative patents held by Egyptians, from water desalination to biotech, showcasing local solutions with global ...

Designed by the Greek inventor Heron, this coin-operated holy water dispenser was used in Egyptian temples to dispense water for ritual washings. Worshippers would place a coin into the machine and ...

The first evidence of the potter's wheel was found in Egyptian paintings. Pottery in Egypt was a skilled craft in the Early Bronze Age. Potters were revered members of society. Perhaps the most ...

Conjuring up images of Ancient Egypt typically involves Hollywood films ... this incredible society is behind many of the world’s most prominent inventions, architectural practices and ...