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Food And Diet Of The Ancient Egyptians
Unlike other ancient cultures, food was usually plentiful in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians relied on the yearly flooding of the Nile to create fertile lands that yielded crops that fed the masses. Scenes of animal husbandry and butchery, were a fixture on the walls of Egyptian tombs. No less rare, are scenes of fishing and fishermen along with images and hieroglyphs about the preparation of fish for eating, and images of birds and foul being plucked and preserved.
Egyptian Art more often portrayed the act of food preparation than the food itself. However, banquets and feasts were common amongst the nobles. Goose and beef were popular dishes, but were very likely limited to those with the wealth to afford such delicacies.
For the common Egyptian family, fish was most likely the chief source of protein. Once the fish was gutted, it was dried by hanging it from cord or preserving it in salt. Fishermen were required to share their catch with Egyptian officials, but could then trade the remaining fish for other supplies.
Food preparation was mostly a task that fell to Egyptian women. A basic Egyptian dining room probably consisted of a low table and chairs. Mealtime often took place seated on the floor, sometimes at a low table. It's believed that Egyptians preferred to eat with their hands, not utensils.
Throughout Egypt, vegetables and fruits were plentiful. Celery, leeks, onions, cucumbers, beans, radishes and lentils were popular vegetables. Spices like marjoram, coriander and dill were often used by Egyptians to improve the taste of food. They enjoyed grapes, figs, pomegranates, dates and berries.
Along with grapes, the ancient Egyptians make wine for dates, figs and pomegranates. Beer made from wheat was a popular libation often flavored with fresh fruit.
A Greek scholar named Athenaeus who journeyed to Egypt in the 3rd century wrote that Egyptian beer was very strong and an aided in the enjoyment of song and dance. Wineries were most common in the regions of the western desert and the Delta.
While perhaps not as plentiful as food is today in most societies, the ancient Egyptians seldom went hungry.
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