The most common items used to make purchases were wheat, barley, and cooking or lamp oil, but in theory almost anything would do. (1). Laborers were often paid in bread and beer, the staples of the Egyptian diet. read more
Among the most important ancient Egyptian jobs were the jobs of scribes, priests, priestesses, and astrologers. The scribes, other than indulging in religious affairs, also held the job of documenting the legal affairs for the government. read more
Ancient Egypt was a complex society needing people doing many different tasks and jobs. Some of the jobs they had included: Farmers - most of the people were farmers. read more