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 The ancient Egyptian scribe, or sesh, was well to do because of his ability to read and write.  Senet was the most popular ancient Egyptian board game.  Tomb-builders lived in extremely cramped and crowded homes.  "If you are in the antechamber, stand and sit as fits your rank, which was assigned to you the first day. Do not trespass." -Ptahhotep (2414-2375 B.C.E.) on social classes | |||||
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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The Social Pyramid
The pharaoh was at the very top of ancient Egyptian society, and servants and slaves were at the bottom. Who was in the middle? Click on this interactive pyramid to find out how merchants, artists, farmers, and others stacked up. Links at the bottom of the page lead to other facts about ancient Egypt. This page comes from Odyssey Online, a website for kids produced by Emory University.
Find the Pharaoh's Fragment Game How do archaeologists identify artifacts? Play the Find the Pharaoh's Fragment game to find out.
- Senet
Senet was ancient Egypt's most popular board game during the New Kingdom. How was the game played? What do the symbols mean? The Israel Museum in Jerusalem offers an explanation of the game along with a picture of a 3,300-year-old gameboard and pieces in its collection.
- Ancient Egyptian Social Life
In ancient Egypt, a person's job determined his or her status. Because Egyptian culture emphasized religion and medicine, doctors and priests enjoyed more privileges than merchants, scribes, or craftspersons. And tomb builders — who created some of the greatest wonders on Earth — lived lives of constant toil in crowded villages. This high school student's illustrated, online project explores Egyptian social classes.
- Egyptian Life
The images at this website illustrate that even though two families go through a nearly identical day, there are many differences between the worlds of a nobleman and a farmer. Survey the images etched in a nobleman's tomb and click each picture to learn more about everyday objects. Explore all three sections of this visually rich website on Egyptian life: "Story," "Explore," and "Challenge."
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Egyptian Art
One of the most extraordinary collections of Egyptian art on the planet is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City — and online at their comprehensive and appealing website. Click on links throughout the text to see statuary, jewelry, or portrait sculpture, or click on "Explore & Learn More" to read more about Egyptian art and history.The Art of Ancient Egypt: A Web Resource This beautifully designed Met website contains a clickable timeline, describes common themes throughout Egyptian history, and offers links to other great websites.The People of Egypt
- Old Kingdom Society
Social classes existed long before there were pharaohs, kings, and viziers. Egyptians were each born into a social class determined by their parents. Explore the social classes of Egypt, from the well-to-do carpenter to the lowly peasant, while reading quotes from the famous vizier Ptahhotep on the Egyptian class system.
Egyptian Social Structure
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