Ramses II's Scribes: The Men Who Wrote an Empire

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the world of Ramses the Great's scribes—the men who kept the vast machinery of Kemet running. From the training schools of the House of Life to the front lines of Kadesh, scribes recorded everything from grain quotas to diplomatic treaties. Lucas explains the privileged status of the scribal class, the hieratic script they used, and how they managed the empire's economy, from the Delta city of Per-Ramesses to the gold mines of Nubia. He also reveals the darker side: scribes as tax collectors, feared by farmers, and the brutal satire that mocked other professions. Along the way, Lucas recounts the career of Userrenput-aanehktu, a high-ranking official who rose through the ranks, and discusses the role of female scribes, the famous Deir el-Medina workmen's village, and the legacy of these literate few. With a blend of humor and respect, the conversation brings to life the everyday reality behind Ramses' monumental achievements. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #Scribes #Kemet #Hieratic #PerRamesses #DeirElMedina #HouseOfLife #UserrenputAanehktu #Kadesh #Nubia #AmunRe #NewKingdom #History #FexingoHistory #Egyptology #Pharaoh #Writing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo