The typical estate of a member of the ancient Egyptian nobility was built in what we would call today as suburban or rural areas. It was built as close as possible to waterways that served as a fast means of transportation, but far enough to avoid being affected by floods. The estate compound was composed of the main house, where the women had their own rooms, grain silos, stables, gardens, servants’ houses, and kitchen. It was separated from the agricultural area or fields by a wall.