Unlock the secrets of Ancient Egyptian family, kinship, and social structure. This seminal study offers a fresh perspective, proposing a matrilineal basis that illuminates why Egyptian women held unprecedented power and freedoms. Explore how kinship terms reveal Egypt’s vital connection to Black Africa, placing this civilization within a rich cultural incubator. It’s a crucial resource for historians, Egyptology enthusiasts, and scholars of African Studies in India keen to understand ancient societal dynamics and women’s historical agency.