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Of course someone had to build the last home (the tombs) of the Pharao and the people who did so were not slaves as some thought but normal workers.
They lived with their families in a Valley close to the Valley of the kings. Their houses built from dried mud brick can still be seen today (see picture).
Because they left us a lot of "evidence" in the form of painted pottery shards we know a lot about the lives of the workers. They had to work 8 days in a row, in that time they camped close to the tomb, then they had 2 days free with their families. Because they could not grow their own food here, they had to rely on the monthly food supply from the Pharao.
They also made their own tombs - smaller ones, but with fabulous colors, that you can visit here.
Unfortunately you can not take any pictures, this would kill the colors - but really they look like fresh painted.
Updated Dec 5, 2004
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Deir el-medina is the ruined township that was inhabited by workmen and is now known as the Artisan village.
The village was founded by Tuthmose I and housed the many workers and craftsmen who built and decorated the tombs within the Valley of the Kings. All that is left of the village are the stone wall which mark out the houses and the streets
When they weren’t working, they built and decorated their own tombs and you can visit two of them here. The tombs are small in comparison to those of the pharaohs and can be quite claustrophobic, but it is worth a look at the wall paintings.
Written May 25, 2004
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The community at Deir el-Medina consisted once of the workers and craftsmen employed in the construction of the tombs of the King's Valley. There are a couple of tombs & house traces, very interesting to see the life & rituals of the people serving there...
Written Feb 16, 2004
Address: West bank
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In the artisans village you can visit the tomb of Sennedjem, a foreman among the workers. Here the wall decorations are wonderfully bright and clear. This picture was taken from www.touregypt.net as we weren't allowed to take photos inside the tomb.
Updated Jan 29, 2004
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Deir el-Medina as it is known is where the workers from the royal tombs lived. There is the ruins of the village where they lived and some small tombs here. But if possible when visiting the West Bank fit in a visit to here because the decorations inside on e of the tombs are absolutely fantastic and clear.
Written May 25, 2003
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This site contains the homes and tombs of the workers who carved the temples of the Valley of Kings and Queens. It is also one of the few preserved sites of common people in Egypt.
Written Jan 13, 2007
Written Feb 18, 2005
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Mini brick built pyramids, some of which have been restored stand over the burial chambers alongside the artisan village.
Written May 25, 2004
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Write a ReviewMini brick built pyramids, some of which have been restored stand over the burial chambers alongside the artisan village.
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