Workmen's village

thumb|Remains of a [[necropolis workmen's village at Deir el-Medina]]

A workmen's village is a settlement of workers, foremen, scribes, architects, etc. usually located in the area of a major ancient site in Egypt, and mostly connected to the construction and decoration of tombs.

Examples include:

• Workmen's Village, Amarna – Settlement of workers for the Royal Tombs at Amarna
• Deir el-Medina (Thebes) – Settlement of workers for the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Tombs of the Nobles
• El-Lahun – Settlement of workers for the Pyramid of Senusret II