Village Life in Ancient Egypt

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. This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with stunning illustrations.


Author: A. G. McDowell
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 12/30/1999
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.66h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780198149989

About the Author

A. G. McDowell is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania.

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