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Village Life in Ancient Egypt: Laundry Lists and Love Songs Book

Village Life in Ancient Egypt : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780198149989 : 0198149980 : 30 Dec 1999 : This beautifully illustrated book is the first to include translations of over 200 of the texts recovered from the workmen's village of Deir el-Medina, a uniquely rich source of information about daily life in Ancient Egypt. Each translation is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution the text makes to the understanding of Egyptian society in 1539-1075 BC.Read More

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

  • 0198149980
  • 9780198149989
  • A. G. McDowell
  • 14 October 1999
  • Clarendon Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 304
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