Synopsis

The unwavering faith of the Egyptians permeated their daily existence, shaping even the most mundane moments. The lives of Kenhirkhopeshef, a diligent scribe; Paneb, a temperamental foreman; and the others in their close-knit community of tomb builders, illustrated how deeply religious conviction intertwined with the fabric of everyday life. When Pharaoh Ramses III relocated the royal court from Thebes to the Nile Delta, the once unified community began to fracture along lines of social standing