20 Depictions of What Life Looked Like in Ancient Egypt

Daniel Bonfiglio Published Yesterday in wow

The "Ancient Egyptians" were one of, if not the most advanced people of their time. Building the iconic pyramids around 2780 BC, the early Egyptians existed so long ago that Cleopatra herself lived much closer in time to ourselves, than she did to them.

Still, because of their advanced building and writing skills, we know quite a bit about what ancient Egyptian life was probably like. Here are 20 artistic depictions.

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2. Egyptian Farmer
Plowing.
3. Homes
Most houses were two-story town homes, that have since been destroyed.
4. Women
Getting themselves ready.
5. Ancient Egyptian Farmers
In the Tomb of Nakht.
6. Craftspeople
Building, banking, crafting, and more.
7. The Nile
The ancient Egyptians relied on the Nile river for transportation, irrigation, and more.
8. Massage
Group massage therapy.
9. Peret
Known as the time of plowing and sowing.
10. Playing a Board Game
Note: That is not chess.
11. Festival
Festivals often connected social and religious life.
12. Fashion
Women showing off their style.
13. Punishment
A criminal is caught and punished.
14. Female Musicians
Women held many official roles in ancient Egypt.
15. Bustling Town
Depiction of daily life.
16. Offerings
People offering gifts to the Gods.
17. Farmers
Harvesting crops.
18. Dancing
Music and dance.
19. Workers
Farming and shipping.
20. Milking
And taking care of animals.

1.
2. Egyptian Farmer
Plowing.
3. Homes
Most houses were two-story town homes, that have since been destroyed.
4. Women
Getting themselves ready.
5. Ancient Egyptian Farmers
In the Tomb of Nakht.
6. Craftspeople
Building, banking, crafting, and more.
7. The Nile
The ancient Egyptians relied on the Nile river for transportation, irrigation, and more.
8. Massage
Group massage therapy.
9. Peret
Known as the time of plowing and sowing.
10. Playing a Board Game
Note: That is not chess.
11. Festival
Festivals often connected social and religious life.
12. Fashion
Women showing off their style.
13. Punishment
A criminal is caught and punished.
14. Female Musicians
Women held many official roles in ancient Egypt.
15. Bustling Town
Depiction of daily life.
16. Offerings
People offering gifts to the Gods.
17. Farmers
Harvesting crops.
18. Dancing
Music and dance.
19. Workers
Farming and shipping.
20. Milking
And taking care of animals.