In ancient Egypt, scribes held a prestigious status due to their literacy and administrative skills, which set them apart from the majority of the population. Their ability to read and write enabled them to manage records, oversee tax collections, and maintain legal documents, significantly influencing the daily lives of others by facilitating communication and governance. This elevated status often afforded scribes greater economic stability and social mobility, impacting the opportunities available to those in lower social classes who depended on the scribes for documentation and access to resources. Consequently, the presence of scribes helped establish a structured society, where their roles were vital to the functioning of the state and the welfare of its citizens.
From top to bottom; Pharaoh , Government officials , Soldiers , Scribes , Merchants , Artisans , Farmers , and the Slaves .
because scribes record things for the pharaoh, and egyptians need to know how much of waht happend or what happened.
Scribes were the people trained to read and write
Here is a setup of the Egyptian class system you out!
In the beginning of Ancient Egypt there was only 2 different classes. The nobles and Pharaoh and everyone else, but after a long time a middle class began to appear and 5 different classes formed. The Pharaoh, the nobles, scribes and educated people, the farmers, and the slaves.
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First you have to eat dounuts
Egyptian scribes were usually highly educated in comparision to most, so quite high
Pharaoh,government official,scribes,crafftman and peasant.
From top to bottom; Pharaoh , Government officials , Soldiers , Scribes , Merchants , Artisans , Farmers , and the Slaves .
An Egyptian scribe is a highly trained individual who devoted their careers solely to writing. They always wrote in Hieroglyphics. Scribes were well respected in the ancient Egyptian community and had a great social standing.
Scribes, Pharisees, Romans and the people
because scribes record things for the pharaoh, and egyptians need to know how much of waht happend or what happened.
Scribes were the people trained to read and write
The Ancient Egyptian "Towns" are actually called city states. Peasants & Artisans both shared mud brick apartments. Scribes & Government officials lived in houses. The Pharos lived in palace. (Social pyramid) Pharos Government Officials Scribes Artisans Merchantes Pesents
Here is a setup of the Egyptian class system you out!
Egyptian social structure: -Pharaoh -Government officials- nobles, priests -Soldiers -Scribes -Merchants -Artisans -Farmers -Slaves and Servants