The Small Pyramids of Deir el-Medina in Luxor The necropolis of Deir el-Medina in Luxor shows a different side of ancient Egyptian architecture. Here you can find small mudbrick pyramids, many only 3–4 meters high, built above the tombs of the workers and artisans who served the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Beneath these modest structures lie well-preserved underground chambers, decorated with scenes from daily life and religious beliefs. A unique glimpse into the lives of the people who buil