Deir El Medina is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile in 卢克索, the city where the skilled workers who worked in the Valley of the Kings 和 皇后谷 lived. Also, it includes the tombs of these workers.
The ancient Egyptian named Deir El Medina with (Set maat), which means the place of truth. Its habitats were called a servant in the place of truth. Its most famous name is Deir El Medina, an Arabic word given by the Arabs to the place because the temple of Hathor there used as a Christian monastery.
History of Deir El Medina
This site was discovered by Bernard Bruyère in the 90s, after the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Bernard Bruyère considered this discovery to be unique, as in this site many ostraca were discovered. These ostraca recorded the way of life and society in this place.
The inhabitants of this site are the ancient Egyptian workers during the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom, who worked in the tombs of kings and queens and carved them in the mountain and decorated it. Perhaps, this place was a secret so that no one knows what was happening inside the tombs of kings and queens to avoid theft.
The first use of this city was during the reign of King Thutmose I, but it was left during the Ramesside period.
Deir El Medina includes 68 houses, all built of mud bricks. These houses consist of an entrance, the main room, two small rooms, a kitchen, a basement, and stairs that lead to the roof.
Deir El Medina includes the tombs of these workers. These tombs consist of one room decorated with inscriptions depicting the owner of the tomb with his family during his journey in the other world. These tombs were distinguished by their wonderful scenes, such as:
Inerkhau tombs: It dates back to the period of Ramses III and King Ramses VI. It was distinguished by scenes from the Book of the Dead and was discovered in the 19th century.
Sennedjem tomb: The most famous tombs of Deir El Medina because it is preserved with high accuracy. It was discovered in 1886 and is characterized by the beauty of its scenes.
Deir El Medina temple
This temple was built during the reign of King Ptolemy IV, over the foundations of previous temples. It was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. It is built of mud bricks. The temple drawings and inscriptions are still intact and retain their original colors.
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