1. Deir el-Medina, also known as Valley of the Artisans, is an ancient Egyptian village located on the west bank of the Nile river in Luxor. It was built during the reign of Amenhotep I in the New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC) and served as a residence for the artisans who worked on the construction of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
The village consists of small houses, temples, and tombs, and it is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian settlements. It provides unique insights into the daily life and social organization of the artisans who lived there, as well as their religious beliefs and practices.
The artisans of Deir el-Medina were highly skilled workers who specialized in various crafts, including pottery, carpentry, metalwork, and stonemasonry. They were well-respected within their community and enjoyed a high social status, as evidenced by the elaborate tombs built for them in the nearby Valley of the Queens.
2. Deir el-Medina is open to visitors daily from 6 am to 4 pm. The site does not have a designated phone number.
3. Tickets to Deir el-Medina can be purchased at the entrance gate and cost 80 Egyptian pounds for foreigners and 20 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians. The site is easily accessible by taxi or local bus from Luxor.
