Housing

By:   Travis Kimball

1.  How did Egyptians live in the valley of the Nile?

Wedged everything together even rich and poor people houses

Royal /Government officials lived in larger cities

2. How did the Egyptians use mud bricks?

Lower class houses make out of only mud brick Upper class houses were plastered and painted but still with mud bricks

Laborers shaped mud into rectangular wooden molds and were left to bake in the sun

Kept out intense heat of the sun

Were built facing north to allow wind to come through the house

3. What are the differences between the housing of the rich and poor?

Lower Class:

Few rooms that are narrow Low ceilings

Few tables and a bed

Sat on mats or cushions

Upper class:

Bigger and Fancier

Had Bathrooms

Built around a central Courtyard

Had stools tables chests pot lamps

Image sources

[Image] http://www.globalegyptianmuseum.org/large.aspx?img=images/KhM/Schauraum1.jpg

[Image] http://www.globalegyptianmuseum.org/large.aspx?img=images/KMKG-MRAH/BrE.6406%281%29.jpg