In ancient Egypt, the first pair of stiletto heels are believed to have been worn by Tebas when they were found in the tomb of Tebas which dates back to 1000 BC. However, murals from ancient Egypt have displayed drawings of shoes that were similar to high heels and worn by aristocrats. These murals date back to 3500 BC.
It is believed that high heels were worn by both sexes and they were typically used for ceremonial purposes. Additionally, high heels were often worn by Ancient Egyptians whose work involved butchering animals. The heels were used as a tool for keeping the butcher’s feet out of the blood during slaughter.
In ancient Egypt, shoes were often used to distinguish nobility from the lower class, since the lower class typically went barefoot.