The Spirit of Assistance: Visualizing Prosocial Behavior in Ancient Egyptian Tomb Scenes

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Lecturer, Tourist guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University

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Altruism, assistance, care, and empathy are essential social values that contribute significantly to the well-being and cohesion of human societies. In ancient Egypt, the concept of help is discernible through scenes of daily life, particularly within labor depictions, where the fluidity of movement and interaction among individuals is emphasized. Body language and hand gestures serve as powerful visual cues that clarify and reinforce the presence of supportive actions between individuals. These scenes reflect how ancient Egyptians collaborated and assisted one another in practical tasks, embodying a spirit of mutual aid that contributed to the efficiency and simplicity of their daily lives. In contemporary psychology, similar behaviors are interpreted within the framework of helping and prosocial action. Drawing on this modern understanding, the current study explores how ancient Egyptian visual narratives embody and articulate the concept of assistance, bridging past and present perspectives on human cooperation.

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