Village Life in Ancient Egypt: Laundry Lists and Love Songs

Village Life in Ancient Egypt: Laundry Lists and Love Songs

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.
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer Clarendon Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber numerous line drawings
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780199247530
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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