Princeton University Press Private Life in New Kingdom Egypt - Princeton University Press

Move beyond the stories of pharaohs and the elite to discover the real people of ancient Egypt. This book provides a detailed look at how ordinary Egyptians lived during the 450 years of the New Kingdom. By using archaeological, iconographic, and textual evidence, the text reconstructs the social and private lives of everyday individuals. Rather than focusing only on monumental history, this work builds a portrait of life through individual biographies, local communities, and various landscapes. The content is organized according to the cycles of life, moving from birth to death to give readers a complete understanding of the human experience in this era. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the social history and daily realities of ancient Egyptian civilization.