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They lived in small houses made of sun-dried mud bricks.
Commoner's families
They lived in large houses surrounded by high walls.
Wealthy families
The mother raised the children.
Commoner's families
Slaves and servants helped take care of the children.
Wealthy families
Around the age of 7, boys went to school to learn reading, writing, religion, and mathematics.
Wealthy families
Women could become priestesses.
Wealthy families
Girls often married when they were teenagers.
Wealthy families
They wore rings, amulets, bracelets, anklets, and earrings.
Both families
Their jewelry was made of gold, silver, and semi-precious stones.
Wealthy families
Their jewelry was made of copper and other cheap materials.
Commoner's families
They wore clothes made of fine linen.
Wealthy families
They wore clothes made of coarse linen.
Commoner's families
They rubbed perfumed oil on their body to protect their skin from the sun and the dry climate.
Both families
Sometimes, on hot summer nights, the family slept on the roof.
Both families
They had oil lamps and stools at home.
Both families
Their dishes were made of clay.
Commoner's families
