But with all the changes, it only takes a glance at drawings from the tombs of Beni-Hasan more than 4,000 years ago to underscore the adage: “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” Note: This work draws its title from a series of columns by wrestling historian Donald A. Sayenga.
Hundreds of drawings there demonstrate clearly that most contemporary wrestling holds were performed in ancient Egypt.
In fact, the maneuvers depicted are more closely related to the present-day sport than are those of such modern variants as sumo, kokh, glima, et al.
have been found in lavish tombs of kings and other high officials.
No archaeological excavation or historical document has depicted wrestling so completely and so technically correct
Hundreds of drawings there demonstrate clearly that most contemporary wrestling holds were performed in ancient Egypt.
In fact, the maneuvers depicted are more closely related to the present-day sport than are those of such modern variants as sumo, kokh, glima, et al.
have been found in lavish tombs of kings and other high officials.
No archaeological excavation or historical document has depicted wrestling so completely and so technically correct