Ancient Egypt's Elite Tomb Builders: Life Beyond the Pyramids
The First Unionized Workers in History: What Ancient Egypt’s Elite Tomb Builders Can Teach Us When we think of the laborers who built the iconic pyramids and tombs of Ancient Egypt, our minds often jump to scenes of back-breaking, involuntary servitude. Thanks to popular media, it’s easy to envision thousands of slaves dragging massive stones under a cruel desert sun. But if you were to peel back the layers of history—specifically in the valley of Deir el-Medina—you would find a reality that is far more fascinating and surprisingly modern. ...