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One bright morning in ancient Egypt, a nobleman woke up in a bed covered in fine linen sheets. He opened his eyes and looked around his bedroom. He saw the cabinet where his clothes were kept, his wife's cosmetic box, and a lamp for lighting the room in the evening. His thoughts were disturbed by the servant who entered the room. The servant helped him to wash and shave. Then, the nobleman dressed in a kilt made of fine linen and sandals made of leather. Meanwhile, the nobleman's wife got up. She washed and dressed with the help of another servant. The nobleman's wife wore a dress made of fine linen and jewellery made of glass. She applied some kohl to her eyelids and went downstairs. The nobleman and his wife had a small meal of bread and fruit. They sat on cushions and ate from a low table. Then, the nobleman left the house for an appointment with the overseer of his lands. The nobleman's wife supervised the preparations for the banquet they were hosting that evening. Her children were dressed and fed, then brought to her by a servant. The overseer of the nobleman's fields told the nobleman what the harvest would be like for the year. He also told the nobleman how many cattle and geese had been counted in the fields the day before. The nobleman was pleased. They shared a meal of bread, meat and beer. In the early afternoon the nobleman's wife went out into the garden to escape the heat of the day. She enjoyed the shade of the trees while she watched her children play with their toys. Later in the afternoon the nobleman's wife began preparing for the evening banquet. Her servant brushed and curled her favourite wig. She took out her most beautiful clothing and her jewellery made of gold and semi-precious stones. The nobleman returned to the house and got ready for the banquet. Then he and his wife began greeting their guests as they arrived. Their guests were offered cones of perfumed wax and lotus flowers by servant girls. They ate the finest meats, breads, cakes, wine, figs and dates. They were entertained by musicians and dancing girls. At the end of the evening, they said goodnight to their guests and went to bed. .
The average daily life of an Egyptian family depends upon the social status of the family itself. An example of a noble man's daily life is listed below...
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