Village Life in Ancient Egypt
Village Life in Ancient Egypt

Author: A. G. McDowell

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0198149980

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Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, is a uniquely rich source of information about life in Egypt between 1539 and 1075 BC. The abundant archaeological remains are complemented by tens of thousands of texts documenting the thoughts and activities of the villagers. Many of the texts are written on papyrus but most are on flakes of limestone which, being free and readily available, were used for even the most casual and temporaryof records. They include private letters, administrative accounts, magic spells, records of purchases, last wills and testaments, laundry lists, and love songs. The value of these rare glimpses of daily life is greatly enhanced by the concentration of texts in one time and place. This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with stunning illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing places known to each individual writer. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period.

Village Life in Ancient Egypt
Village Life in Ancient Egypt

Author: A. G. McDowell

Publisher: Clarendon Press

Published: 1999-10-15

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0191588261

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Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, is a uniquely rich source of information about life in Egypt between 1539 and 1075 BC. The abundant archaeological remains are complemented by tens of thousands of texts documenting the thoughts and activities of the villagers. Many of the texts are written on papyrus but most are on flakes of limestone which, being free and readily available, were used for even the most casual and temporary of records. They include private letters, administrative accounts, magic spells, records of purchases, last wills and testaments, laundry lists, and love songs. The value of these rare glimpses of daily life is greatly enhanced by the concentration of texts in one time and place. This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with stunning illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing places known to each individual writer. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period.

Life in an Egyptian Workers' Village
Life in an Egyptian Workers' Village

Author: Jane Shuter

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781403458407

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Describes how people lived in the ancient Egyptian tomb builders' village of Deir el-Medina. Includes a recipe.

The Complete Cities of Ancient Egypt
The Complete Cities of Ancient Egypt

Author: Steven Snape

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 595

ISBN-13: 050077241X

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From early towns to booming metropolises, The Complete Cities of Ancient Egypt explores every facet of urban life in ancient Egypt with a leading authority in the field as a guide Ancient Egyptian cities and towns have until recently been one of the least-studied and least-published aspects of this great ancient civilization. Now, new research and excavation are transforming our knowledge. This is the first book to bring these latest discoveries to a wide audience and to provide a comprehensive overview of what we know about ancient settlement during the dynastic period. The cities range in date from early urban centers to large metropolises. From houses to palaces to temples, the different parts of Egyptian cities and towns are examined in detail, giving a clear picture of the urban world. The inhabitants, from servants to Pharaoh, are vividly brought to life, placed in the context of the civil administration that organized every detail of their lives. Famous cities with extraordinary buildings and fascinating histories are also examined here through detailed individual treatments, including: Memphis, home of the pyramid–building kings of the Old Kingdom; Thebes, containing the greatest concentration of monumental buildings from the ancient world; and Amarna, intimately associated with the pharaoh Akhenaten. An analysis of information from modern excavations and ancient texts recreates vibrant ancient communities, providing range and depth beyond any other publication on the subject.

The Archaeology of Urbanism in Ancient Egypt
The Archaeology of Urbanism in Ancient Egypt

Author: Nadine Moeller

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-04-18

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1107079756

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This book presents the latest archaeological evidence that makes a case for Egypt as an early urban society. It traces the emergence of urban features during the Predynastic Period up to the disintegration of the powerful Middle Kingdom state (ca. 3500-1650 BC).

Life of the Ancient Egyptians
Life of the Ancient Egyptians

Author: Evžen Strouhal

Publisher: Editorial Galaxia

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780806124759

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A lavishly illustrated book conveys the wonder of ancient Egypt through the daily activities of its people, explaining how their lives were influenced by education, love and marriage, occupations, war, religion, and more.