Ancient Egyptian Wrestling Techniques

I’ve run across this image before, but here it is in a nice clear format. It comes from the 19th century BCE tomb of Nomarch Chnum-Hotep, thoughtfully retouched by National Geographic. Looks like they loved those rear ankle picks.

Inscription from a stelae, thoughtfully retouched by National Geographic.

 

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  1. Gillian Russell

    This is amazing and beautiful. I can’t believe how clear they are, given the age.

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