Olives in Ancient Egypt

Olives in Ancient Egypt

The olives tree grown were heavy and fleshy, but contained little oil. It was one of the important plants and foods in ancient Egypt.

According to Strabo, the west are of Egypt is fit to become olive tree. The remainder of Egypt is without the olive tree, except the gardens about Alexandreia, which are set with olive trees, but do not supply any oil. Strabo, The Geography of Strabo, Volume 3, Book XVII, p. 253.

Nebk in Ancient Egypt

Nebk in Ancient Egypt

The nebk or sidr or nabeka is other fruit of the date variety. It was eaten exposed, or the flesh, separated from the stone, was cured in the sun. It delighted the reputation of being a getting as well as agreeable article.

Persea in Ancient Egypt

Persea in Ancient Egypt

The persea is a branched tree and one of the favorite foods in ancient Egypt, which under favorable lots reaches an height of 18 or 20 feet. Its bark is of whitish color, its branches gracefully curved, its foliation of an ashy gray imbuing. Its lower branches are rendered with long spines; on its upper branches grows the fruit, which resembles a small date in general character. Its out consists of a pulpy center of sour flavor; its stone is great for the size of the fruit, and inserts a kernel of yellowish-white color and an oily, rather bitter look. Both the exterior and the kernel were fed.