Egyptian murals were commonly made out of gold and located in the houses of kings and queens. They were created using the buon fresco technique, which involved applying pigment mixed with water onto wet plaster. Once dry, the plaster absorbed and reacted with the pigment. Slaves typically performed the labor of creating murals. Egyptians made murals to record their history for future generations and depict their daily lives, as well as important historical events and scenes of royalty to demonstrate their wealth and status.