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	Yoke People who carried water used a yoke to help take the weight of the water off their arms. The water jars hung from a rope at each end.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Towns and Cities