Kamil Jill. The Ancient Egyptians. How They Lived and Worked

Dufour Editions, 1977. — 152 p. — ISBN: 0-8023-1267-5.Egypt is enormously interesting today, both for its politics and its archaeology. The rescue of some of the colossal monuments of Nubia from flooding has focused urgent attention on the area and brought fresh archaeological insights. A look at the ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom, the great Pyramid Age, who created the world’s first organised society, greatly helps understanding. Ancient Egypt’s national development is seen through the web of religious beliefs and accompanying mythology so inextricably mingled with the social and political realities of the time. Daily life for nobleman and peasant, craftsman and labourer; the gradual unification of Egypt under one national government and the god-king; rival cults; the pharaohs’ influence; the building of the pyramids and temples; what may be seen today — the character of the whole culture emerges.
This book is a valuable addition to a classic series, following The Ancient Romans, The Ancient Greeks and The Anglo-Saxons.Jill Kamil has lived in Egypt for over 20 years, has visited and studied every major archaeological site in the country and has explored many of the lesser-known pharaonic monuments. Her previous book, Luxor - A Guide to Ancient Thebes, has been warmly received by both tourists and experts.