Discovered within the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, this fragile linen sheath, dating back to the 14th century BCE, is regarded as the world’s oldest known condom. Carefully crafted with linen and tied with delicate straps, it reflects not only ancient Egyptian concern for intimacy and protection but also their ritual practices surrounding fertility and purity. Wall paintings and papyri confirm its ceremonial and possibly contraceptive use. This relic, fragile yet meaningful, reminds us that even the most private aspects of human life were intertwined with religion, medicine, and symbolism in one of history’s most fascinating civilizations.
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