Remains of a necropolis workmen's village at Deir el-Medina

A workmen's village is a settlement of workers, foremen's, scribes, architects, etc. usually located in the area of a major ancient site in Egypt, and mostly connected to the construction and decoration of tombs.

Examples include:


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