Ancient Egyptian Toy Crocodile, 500 BC

The origin of toys is prehistoric. Dolls representing infants, animals, and soldiers, as well as representations of tools used by adults are readily found at archaeological sites. The earliest toys were made from materials found in nature, such as rocks, sticks, and clay. Thousands of years ago, Egyptian children played with dolls that had wigs and movable limbs which were made from stone, pottery, and wood. The origin of the word toy is unknown, but it is believed that it was first used in the 14th century

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