Some of these were typical food in ancient Egypt, but others, such as the almonds, may have been foreign imports.Īrchaeological evidence such as these food remains found in tombs are not the only sources we have for reconstructing the diet and food preparation methods of the ancient Egyptians. These included emmer wheat, garlic, chickpeas, lentils, cumin, watermelon, fenugreek and coriander seeds, figs, dates, dum palm fruits, Christ thorn, pomegranates, juniper berries, and almonds. Lesser known are the foodstuffs that would have made the copious feast that he took with him to the grave.
The tomb of Tutankhamun is best known for the magnificent golden artifacts found inside it.
Food in Ancient Egypt: Tut’s Table Meat boxes stacked up under bed in Tutankhamun’s tomb, via National Geographic