Egyptian Hierarchies

-Pharaoh Nobility Priest Scribes & Government Officials Artisans and Craftsman Skilled workers Farmers Slaves

Nobility

Preist

Scribes and Government Officials The Vizier- the head of the Government: organized taxation, agriculture, irrigation and helped the Pharaoh in the court of law. Royal Court Workers-overseers of the treasury, building works, laws and courts. Local Governors-Sometimes by hereditary watched over the nomes Scribes- kept written records of everything. They enjoyed a high status of work and lifestyle. Many people did not learn to read or write, and they were recruited from all classes in Egyptian society.

Artisans and Skilled Workers

Farmers and Slaves