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Serfs and Slaves (World Eras) : Article describes what it meant to be a slave in Ancient Egypt.

Farmers and Peasants (World Eras) : Provides a brief overview of the tedious expectations of farmers in Ancient Egypt.

Scribes (World Eras) : Explains the duties of a scribe, why the role was important, and the eventual development of the intellectual class.

Priests (World Eras) : Describes the status of a priest in Ancient Egypt, how one became a priest, and the responsibilities and hierarchy within the priesthood.

Soldiers (World Eras) : Succinct article describes the role of a solider, including how they were paid, addressed, and their positions within the military.

Wages (World Eras) : This article describes how people were "paid" in Ancient Egypt.

The Bureaucracy (World Eras) : Includes descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian bureaucracy: the Vizier, the Overseer of Royal Works, the Overseer of the Treasury, and the Overseer of the Granary.

Interpreters and Ambassadors (World Eras) : Did you know there were language interpreters in Ancient Egypt too? Read more about it here!

Social Class System and The Economy: Overview (World Eras) : Discusses social classes from the top to the bottom of society, wages, labor and occupations, land ownership, and social hierarchy throughout the different periods in Egypt.

Website Articles

Ancient Egyptian Farmers and Fisherman (Discovery Education) : Provides a solid summary of the life of an Ancient Egyptian farmer and fisherman. 

A Day in the Life (PBS) : Click on the links in this article to learn more about a day in the life of a pharaoh, a nobleman, a master craftsman, a soldier, a farmer, and a housewife.

Egyptian Life (The British Museum) : Check out this interactive page that provides you with information and stories about the lives of different members in Ancient Egyptian society, all the while incorporating pieces of Egyptian art from The British Museum. 

Trades (The British Museum) : Learn more about what it meant to be a craftsman in Ancient Egypt, and take a peek at a jewelry maker and carpenter's workshop.

Trades and Crafts (Canadian Museum of History) : Describes trades and crafts from the time period, including carpenters, stonemasons and sculptors, brick makers and potters, and merchants and traders.

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Fig. 1. Egyptian Workers, 2017.

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