Craftspeople of Ancient Egypt: Tools, Trades, and Treasures
How Did Ancient Egyptians Make Things? Discover the Craftspeople Behind the Gold, Mud & Magic!
👑 Download Your Egyptian Jewelry Activity Pack → Coming Soon
📌 In This Episode:
Hammers, fires, mud, and gold… Step inside Ancient Egypt’s Workshop! Mr. Bradley takes you on a cross-cultural journey from the banks of the Nile to the looms of Vietnam as we uncover the role of craftspeople in ancient times. From papyrus to pottery, weaving to woodworking, this hands-on episode reveals how Egypt’s skilled workers built the world of the Pharaohs—one masterpiece at a time.
🎬 This video is part of the How to Be a Pharaoh Project-Based Learning Series. In this lesson, you’ll:
- Discover the jobs of ancient Egyptian artisans—potters, metalworkers, weavers, and more
- Travel virtually to see how ancient skills survive today
- Learn how to win the hearts of the craftspeople and unlock your path to Pharaoh!
- Try your hand at making your own ancient Egyptian jewelry with our free tutorial and printable pack!
💡Perfect For:
- History & social studies classrooms
- Ancient civilizations units
- Homeschool lesson planning
- Hands-on student activities
🎮 Challenge Time!
Can your students recreate an ancient Egyptian craft using modern materials? Watch the video demo or download the activity pack to get started.
📥 Download the Free Activity Pack → Coming Soon
🎬 Watch the Tutorial Video → Coming Soon!
📺 Watch More From the How to be a Pharaoh Project:
▶️ Episode 1: The Pyramids of Power – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsZijOB35bo&t=42s
▶️ Episode 2: Daily Life – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzUmLlz_wFY
▶️ Episode 3: Mummification - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7nzSMBm5Hk&t=1s
▶️ Episode 4: Temples and Priests - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jhmKuf8JiQ
▶️ Episode 5: Scribes and Hieroglyphics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm8qGWSMMbo
▶️ Episode 6: Soldiers and Weapons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjvnpFm3dVY
▶️ Episode 7: Merchants and Traders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zdici6CmAc
▶️ Episode 8: Craftspeople - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6gwIGl3v3k&feature=youtu.be
▶️ Episode 9: Coming Soon
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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Hammers, Fires, Mud & Gold
00:30 – Welcome to Ancient Egypt’s Workshop
01:15 – What Did Craftspeople Do?
02:10 – Potters & Papyrus Makers
03:20 – Weavers & Linen Makers
04:30 – Metalworkers & Royal Bling
05:30 – Carpenters, Leather Workers & Glass Makers
07:00 – Painters, Stone Carvers & Jewelry Makers
08:30 – Learn to Make Egyptian Jewelry
09:15 – Activity Pack + Your Next Step as Pharaoh
10:00 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next in the Series
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