The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Model Boat Small models of useful objects, like this boat, were often placed in tombs, in case they were needed in the next life.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: The Middle Kingdom