Life in Khufu's time: the king lived in luxury. Not so the commoners in ancient Egypt. Dig | September 1, 2006| | COPYRIGHT 2006 Carus Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Egypt was largely an agricultural civilization, and work for most Egyptians meant a job related in some way to the land. Yet, as in every society, there was also a need for specialized trades, so some Egyptians were employed as potters, bakers, brewers, scribes, and artisans. During certain times of the year, a portion of the population would work on royal construction projects, including pyramid building.

Some professions were highly prized, especially as they paid better. Commonly passed down from father to son, these professions included those of artisan and ...

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