List of ancient Egyptian scribes


A list of Egyptian scribes, almost exclusively from the ancient Egyptian periods.
The hieroglyph used to signify the scribe, to write, and "writings", etc., is Gardiner sign Y3, Y3 from the category of: 'writings, games, & music'. The hieroglyph contains the scribe's writing palette, a vertical case to hold writing-reeds, and a leather pouch to hold the colored ink blocks, mostly black and red.

Alphabetic list

List of scribes, especially starting with the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt.

Theban Tomb list of scribes

Scribes from the Theban Tombs.
Scribes honored with a block statue.