Ancient Lives — Season 1, Episode 1: A Village of Craftsmen
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
Adjacent to ancient Thebes, the tomb-makers' village elucidates some mysteries of this long-buried culture: the role of the gods in everyday life, the Egyptians' vision of the afterlife, the significance of a king's burial, and the general design of the royal tombs.
About Ancient Lives
Unlocking the mysteries of daily life in ancient Egypt. John Romer relates the details of daily life in the village where the workmen who built the royal tombs lived.