Egyptian Scribes Suffered Work-Related Injuries

A recent study of 69 adult male skeletons from Abusir, Egypt, spanning a period between 2700 and 2180 BC, has revealed that Egyptian scribes experienced significant physical damage to their hips, jaws, and thumbs due to their occupation. In comparison to men who engaged in other types of work, the scribes showed signs of degenerative joint changes, suggesting that their job required prolonged periods of sitting or standing with poor posture.