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Wealth distribution in an ancient Egyptian society
1Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Summary
This study compares wealth distributions in ancient Akhetaten and modern societies. By analyzing house areas with a power law model, researchers reveal insights into ancient Egyptian economic structures.
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Ancient History
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Akhetaten, an ancient Egyptian city, was inhabited during the 14th century B.C.
- Excavations reveal the distribution of house areas within the city.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare wealth distributions in ancient and modern societies.
- To analyze the relationship between house area and inhabitant wealth in Akhetaten.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing data from modern excavations of Akhetaten.
- Applying a power law model to house area data to infer inhabitant wealth.
Main Results:
- A distribution of house areas was identified in Akhetaten.
- The power law assumption allows for wealth distribution comparisons.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a method for comparing ancient and modern economic structures.
- Insights into the socioeconomic organization of ancient Akhetaten are gained.