Curated OER
Bluffton University: Deir El Medina, Egypt: The Workers' Village and Necropolis
Beautiful photographs of the craftmen's village of Deir el-Medina and the tombs they built for themselves while working on the pharaohs' temples in the Valley of the Kings.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Carpenter's Workshop
Contains a wealth of information regarding the use of carpentry in ancient Egypt. By clicking on the tools in the relief at the top of the page, one can learn about the use of the adze, saw, and bow drill by Egyptian carpenters.
Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum: Luxury and Innovation: Furniture Masterworks, Federalist
This resource presents an in-depth exploration of American furniture masterworks from the Federalist period by John and Thomas Seymour, called "Luxury and Innovation." This on-line accompaniment to the actual exhibition contains videos...
Other
Waseda University: Tools in the Ancient Egypt
Photographs of replicas of ancient Egyptian tools used in the construction of the pyramids, temples, and tombs.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Stone Vessels
Follow step by step the way Egyptian stonemasons made stone vases. This is a comprehensive look at the Old Kingdom manufacture of stone vessels, the materials, and the craftsmen themselves.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Scents Incense and Perfume
Egyptians loved good smells. Read about the use of incense and the manufacture of perfumes in ancient Egypt.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Foundry Workers
Drawings on the tomb of Rekhmire show the various tasks the foundry workers did in the process of working with molten metal. Read about the materials, tools, and working conditions of these craftsmen.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Gold and Silversmiths
Although goldsmiths and silversmiths are nameless, tomb drawings of the way they did their work show us their skills. Read about the techniques these artisans used in making their products.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Composition and Development of Ancient Egyptian Tools
A comprehensive look at the materials the Egyptians used to make tools. Because of the importance of craftsmen, there are many preserved drawings and artifacts of the tools themselves.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Carpenters and Their Tools
Carpenters had a broad array of tools at their disposal. Look at the line drawings from an Egyptian tomb which show carpenters using their many tools. Links to other websites for additional informatiion.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Craftsmen and Artists
A brief overview of the role and importance of the craftsman in Egyptian society, primarily in reference to the works of the pharaohs. Hyperlinks to other articles on this website.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Housing in a Workers' Village: Deir El Medine
Find out about the village built for the craftsmen who built the monuments in the Valley of the Kings. See a floor plan and read about the building techniques. Hyperlinks for more information and links to other websites for additional...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Building in Stone
Stone masons, the builders of the pyramids, were important craftsmen in Egypt. Read about the stone, tools, and techniques these stone masons used. Hyperlinks to additional information and links to outside website for more research.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Woods
The Egyptians used wood for many things, but had very little locally, so you can see that they needed to trade for it. Read about how the carpenters used the wood they acquired. Hyperlinks to other places in website. Links to other...
The British Museum
The British Museum: Adze
Contains graphics and a description of a tool used by ancient Egyptians called an adze.
The British Museum
Ancient Egypt: Saw
Contains pictures and a brief overview of the design and use of wood saws in ancient Egypt.
Other
Keller Dovetail: Dovetails in Ancient Egypt
Pictures of ancient Egyptian boxes showing examples of fine carpentry. Examples of the dovetail technique from 4000 years ago.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Furniture
History for Kids reference page on the furniture of ancient Egypt shares information on household furnishings of the wealthy and others in Egyptian civilization.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient China
This large site is a personal site from teachers Don and Lin Donn that contains information on life during the Shang & Chou Dynasties. It is divided into sections about: family, ancestor worship, oracle bones, kings and nobles,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen
Kids learn about the history of the Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more.