This book is about daily life in the ancient Egyptian village of Deir el-Medina, where the workers who built the tombs of the Valley of the Kings lived. The time period covered is about 3100 BC to 30BC. Contents include: Pyramids and Tombs; Deir el-Medina; The Workers; Families; Hard Work; Skilled Work; Houses; Transportation and Trade; Free Time; Food; Religion; Deir el-Medina Now.

 

This book is part of a book series called Picture the Past .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Jane Shuter was a primary school teacher for many years before becoming a full-time writer of children's non fiction. Her fascination with ancient Egypt began at the age of eight, when she saw her first mummy. She has written many books on the subject.