House and Gardens By Grace Ong
A Typical Egyptian House
What a typical Egyptian house looks like today.
A typical Egyptian small house today is made out of mud brick that have a wooden beam to hold up the flat roof. When the weather is hot, you would often find that people often work up there to catch the breeze. They even sleep up there too!
Most of the floor levels in the house are raised to keep the scorpions and snakes from getting inside the house.
The ladder that goes up to the roof is usually made out of mud brick. But some people just have wooden ones.
There is often only one room in a house and that is located under the house. It is often very dark and stuffy in there so many people these days just store their belongings in there. People normally don't spend much time in that room.
Inside the room, there is not much furniture. It might only contain; woven (straw) mats, carpets, small wooden stools, and a wooden bed with a string across it. During the hot part of the day, sometimes people nap in there to get out of the hot, Egyptian sun.
In front of the room there is a court yard. People cook food over clay braziers, eat dinner, spin flax into linen and many other things there. Sometimes, goats and chickens live in the courtyard as well.
Typical Egyptian Houses these days do not have bathrooms. Instead they go out to the edge of the village if they need to pee. In some houses, they use a chamber pot inside the house and emptied the pot outside the house later.
There is no water inside the house. If water is needed, then kids or slaves are sent to collect water from the village well. They are usually sent with buckets to collect the water. Kids and slaves apparently say they hate doing the "water job".
Not everyone has a house these days. In some cases, where people live is just a single courtyard with many rooms surrounding it. That means that many different families are forced to share the single courtyard. Because of that, many fights erupt. Some families even have to share one room together with another family!
Most of the floor levels in the house are raised to keep the scorpions and snakes from getting inside the house.
The ladder that goes up to the roof is usually made out of mud brick. But some people just have wooden ones.
There is often only one room in a house and that is located under the house. It is often very dark and stuffy in there so many people these days just store their belongings in there. People normally don't spend much time in that room.
Inside the room, there is not much furniture. It might only contain; woven (straw) mats, carpets, small wooden stools, and a wooden bed with a string across it. During the hot part of the day, sometimes people nap in there to get out of the hot, Egyptian sun.
In front of the room there is a court yard. People cook food over clay braziers, eat dinner, spin flax into linen and many other things there. Sometimes, goats and chickens live in the courtyard as well.
Typical Egyptian Houses these days do not have bathrooms. Instead they go out to the edge of the village if they need to pee. In some houses, they use a chamber pot inside the house and emptied the pot outside the house later.
There is no water inside the house. If water is needed, then kids or slaves are sent to collect water from the village well. They are usually sent with buckets to collect the water. Kids and slaves apparently say they hate doing the "water job".
Not everyone has a house these days. In some cases, where people live is just a single courtyard with many rooms surrounding it. That means that many different families are forced to share the single courtyard. Because of that, many fights erupt. Some families even have to share one room together with another family!
All About Gardens...
Because some of us are not wealthy.. we may not be able to afford to buy food. Buying seeds, as opposed to buying fruit and vegetables, are a cheaper alternative... (well i think so anyways!)
So here is a list that I have compiled to help you and your family choose what seeds to buy and plant. So that you will have food that is not only nice to eat but also nourishing!!
List of seeds to plant:
So here is a list that I have compiled to help you and your family choose what seeds to buy and plant. So that you will have food that is not only nice to eat but also nourishing!!
List of seeds to plant:
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Professional mourners needed for the funeral of Wakaite:You must be able to weep and wail loudly, as well as throw ash in the air during the funeral.
You will get paid according to how many hours you work and how loud you wail. Contact preist Effigetia before 19th of Paopi. By Jessica |
FARMERS NEEDED TO WORK IN PHARAOH'S FIELDS! By Joanna Ng
The fields of Pharaoh Akhenaten are in need of workers!
This is the chance for you to serve your gods and Pharaoh! You must be a skilled worker in the field and able to work for long hours in the hot sun. You must also be able to grow many crops. To apply for this job please see the guard of Pharaoh's Field and NOT to Royal Courthouse Applications must be made ASAP |
Wine tester needed for Pharaoh (and his wife)! By Ser-Main
Pharaoh Akhenaten needs a wine tester in his royal court. I'm sure it will be a pleasure to work for THE Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti.
If interested in this job, please see the pharaoh's servants. They shall bring you to the pharaoh's assistants where they will inspect whether you are right for this job. Applications must be in by: 23rd of Paopi NOTE: DO NOT SEND TO ROYAL COURTHOUSE/VILLA |
Musicians and dancers needed for the festival of Lighting the Fires of Nit:
Musicians and dancers needed for the festival of Lighting the Fires of Nit:
You must be able to either play a musical instrument or dance professionally. If you are interested, please contact any of the pharaoh's servants. Applications close: 20th of Paopi By Jessica |
BABY SITTER NEEDED URGENTLY!!! By Ser-Main
Babysitter needed urgently for the Pharaoh's daughter: Meritaten
Must be a friendly, kind, caring and hospitable person. Experience gladly appreciated. If interested see below: Resumes must be in by: ASAP Post resumes to: Royal Courthouse Callbacks will be held for the top 5. |
More papyrus makers needed !!! By Ser-Main
Egypt is calling you to help make our paper-like product:PAPYRUS!
No experience needed. if interested, please see Gatutshek (head of papyrus making) Or post application to: Buto Job Seeking/morepapyrusmakersneeded Applications close: 1st HetHert |
Pharaoh's orders: Architects needed for the construction of the new Aten temple By Ser-Main
Since the pharaoh's orders to worship only Aten, new architects are now needed to help build Aten a new temple.
Experience needed. Must be able to read at least demotic script. If able to, hieratic script would also be appreciated. Are you interested? Send in applications:ASAP to Royal Palace |
LINEN MAKERS NEEDED!!! - by Grace Ong
Queen Nefertiti needs a new dress for an important up coming dinner.
You don't need to have any experience, but you will need to be a quick learner as Queen Nefertiti does not have a lot of time. If you are interested, Please come by the Royal palace ASAP to talk to the head linen maker Papi. We need 15 people by the 23rd of Paopi. |
MAKEUP MAKERS NEEDED!! - by Grace Ong
Queen Nefertiti has a dinner coming up.
She has run out of eye shadow and black kohl. You will need to at least know how to make eye shadow. If you are interested, please come to the Royal palace ASAP as the dinner is on the 17th of Paopi. We only need 3 people. |
BAKERS NEEDED!!! By Ser-Main
Bakers needed for Pharaoh Akhenaten.
NOT urgent.(so don't worry) Serve the pharaoh! We are in need of 4 bakers. Applications in by: 15th HetHert |
SOLDIERS FOR EGYPT!!! By Ser-Main
Get ready to defend your country!!!
Must be ready for battle. Be alert and cautious, but brave. We need 10 people out of all of you Egyptians to SERVE YOUR COUNTRY!!! |
PAINTERS NEEDED FOR PHARAOH
The walls of Pharaoh's palace are once again fading.
This is YOUR chance to help him re-paint his wonderful palace! 500 workers needed Must be able to paint or make paint Hurry! Spots are going out fast |
WEAPONS! WE NEED WEAPONS! By Joanna Ng
Our weapons are slowly falling apart. Orders of Pharaoh are to make new ones to replace them!
Black Smiths and Carpenters are needed to fulfill this request. Sign up now! We don't want Egypt to be in trouble! |
DOC!! DOC!! Where did the doctor go?? By Ser-Main
Egypt needs more doctors! There are many people who are sick and need your help.
Experience needed to fulfil this request of ours. SAVE YOUR COUNTRY!!! See the Head of Skilled Workers: Papatti ASAP |
Scribes needed!! - by Grace Ong
The pharaoh needs scribes as there has been a shortage recently.
You must be able to read and write. You also must be able to write rather quickly in hieroglyphics, at least. If you are interested, please visit the palace to collect your application form. We only need 5 people. Applications close: 25th of Paopi. |
It's sad, it's happy, BUT IT HAS TO BE DONE! By Joanna Ng
New pyramids need to be built very soon for our up coming Pharaoh!
We need a pyramid for him to spend his afterlife. Builders, Architects, Painters, and heaps more are needed to finish this job! All you need to have is building experience! Everything else is providied for you. Sign up quickly in front of Pharaoh's Palace The pay is high! |
WEEHEE! Come join in!By Joanna NgGot some spare time this harvest? Come and help!
Pharaoh's fields are ready for harvest! Chip in and earn same pay instead of wandering. All are welcome, just have to have experience in harvesting! Meet at the gate of Pharaoh's fields. |
Brick maker needed :)by Emma Smith
Pharaoh has ordered that there is to be a wall built so it can defend our city, Which is requires brick makers. This is a important job so if it is not done it will end badly. So if you are bored of sitting around come and sign up today. The pay is an average amount. |
lime stone miners :0by Emma Smith
Pharaoh is ran out of lime stone and is in need of it, for he is wanting to build a new temple for Basta. For all those slacker out there it is good pay and you will not be lazying around and it will improve your health so join in and sign up today. |