what rights did women have in ancient egypt
Women in ancient Egypt had a great many rights. They were not equal with men but they quite a lot of say over their lives. Women who broke the law faced the same penalties as men, and were expected to defend themselves in court just like men. Women did not have to marry in ancient Egypt. They could refuse an offer of marriage. But most women who married were about 12-14 years old. Women brought a dowry with them into the marriage. (A dowry is some type of wealth in land or cattle or goods.)