Comparing And Contrasting Rich And Poor Homes
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Comparing And Contrasting Rich And Poor Homes
You might wonder why there have been many Egyptian buildings found still standing but not houses. The answer is mudbrick. Houses built with mudbrick do not last, while houses built with stone last for a long time. In Egypt there is a huge difference in living standards between the rich and the poor. Differences occur in the layout of the house, the materials used to build it, and of course the size.
The poor, or the common people, lived in either townhouses or normal homes. Townhouses were usually two to three stories high. The ground floor often kept for businesses, and the rest provided living space for the family. A typical home consisted of a living room, a sleeping room, a kitchen and maybe even a cellar for storage. These homes were built with sun-dried bricks, or reed matting smeared with clay which did not last long.
On the other hand, the wealthy had huge houses depending on the persons power. Some houses were even on the Nile. The houses were rather vertical than horizontal, not to take up much space of the fertile land used for agriculture. Homes included gardens, reception rooms, private quarters and even bathrooms and toilets. Windows were placed at the upper part of the building. They would be covered with mats to keep out the sun, dust and even the flies. While most of the houses in Egypt were built with sun-dried bricks, those who can afford to, built them with stone. The ones constructed with stone were much sturdier and solidly built. The wealthy houses even contained tiled floors and painted walls making the home look more elegant.
While Egyptian houses built by commoners and nobles might have differed in many respects, in many others, they were quite similar. Almost all houses were built with a flat roof. Not only did this make the construction process simpler, but the flat roofs also acted as an escape from the burning heat inside the home. People would sometimes sleep and cook on the roof to avoid the heat. Also common in Egyptian housing...