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Egypt · History · Hard
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian tomb workers' village on the west bank of Thebes, home to the artisans who carved and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings?
Answer: Deir el-Medina — Deir el-Medina (ancient Set Maat, 'Place of Truth') was a planned workers' settlement occupied for nearly 500 years by the dynasty of craftsmen who built the New Kingdom royal tombs — the wealth of ostraca (limestone notes) found there, including work logs, personal letters, and even records of the first known workers' strike, provides an unparalleled window into daily life in ancient Egypt.
- A El-Kab
- B Malqata
- C Medinet Habu
- D Deir el-Medina ✓
Deir el-Medina (ancient Set Maat, 'Place of Truth') was a planned workers' settlement occupied for nearly 500 years by the dynasty of craftsmen who built the New Kingdom royal tombs — the wealth of ostraca (limestone notes) found there, including work logs, personal letters, and even records of the first known workers' strike, provides an unparalleled window into daily life in ancient Egypt.