The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Choose a Page:Obelisk*'Topknots'*Model BoatLoomA ScribeThe Middle Kingdom 'Topknots' Ladies wore cones like these on their heads in the evenings. They were made of scented wax and made their hair smell sweet.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: The Middle Kingdom