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Workmen's village

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A workmen's village is a settlement of workers, foremen’s, scribes, architects, etc. usually located in the area of a major ancient site in Egypt, and mostly connected to the construction and decoration of tombs.

Examples include:

  • Workmen's Village, Amarna — Settlement of workers for the Royal Tombs at Amarna
  • Deir el-Medina (Thebes) — Settlement of workers for the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Tombs of the Nobles
  • El-Lahun — Settlement for workers for the pyramid complex of Senusret II

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