A Good Old Patriarchy: Ancient Egyptian Succession Was Based on Eldest Son's Inheritance | Ancient Origins
- Author
- Sahir
- Published
- Sat 14 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/ancient-egypt-succession-0022192
New research reveals that ancient Egyptian families followed a clan-based system dominated by eldest sons—yet daughters could still inherit, challenging modern
