Inside Deir el-Medina: The Tombs of Ancient Egypt’s Royal Craftsmen
Tucked between the towering western cliffs of Luxor and the hill of Qurnet Murai lies one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient communities: Deir el-Medina, the village of the royal tomb builders.

About the Author
Laura Ranieri
Laura Ranieri Roy is an Egyptologist, writer and founder-director of Ancient Egypt Alive – an organization that seeks to inspire passion about Egypt’s past. She creates and leads enriching history content, exciting online events, in-depth ancient history courses — and curated small-group tours to Egypt.
