Abstract
The excavations of the Egypt Exploration Society at the Workmen's Village at el-Amarna began in 1979 and were completed in 1986. The eight seasons saw extensive investigation of the ground outside the walled village as well as limited excavation inside. A wide range of evidence has been gathered, relating to the life and economic basis of this community, with particular reference to animal-keeping. Although an annual report has made available a summary of each season's results, this article offers a general survey of the village in the light of the new work, and sets the latter within a broader framework of research on ancient Egyptian society.
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