Dier El-Medina Study Notes

Notes - Dier el-Medina from "Societies From The Past" Women o<Tab/>The position of women in the New Kingdom must be pieced together from a variety of sources ranging from scenes from their husbands' tombs to references in writings such as the "Instructions" which encouraged 'correct' womanly behaviour. o<Tab/>As children, girls did not receive the same education as their brothers. Most women couldn't read …

…were found in Tutankhamen's tomb. o<Tab/>Literature was popular with those who could read. Included were tales, myths, legends, moral 'instructions' and love poetry. o<Tab/>Workers and others were also fond of entertainment in tavern and inns. o<Tab/>Brothels also existed. Papyrus 55001 from the Museum of Turin depicts the erotic adventures of a seedy middle-aged man in such an establishment.