Rosemary

Rosemary in Ancient Egypt


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Rosemary was used as a flavoring, and bound into bouquets and garlands. Among Ramses III's gifts to the temple of Amun-Ra were 125 measures of rosemary. Springs of rosemary were found in Egyptian mummy wrappings, perhaps as an offering for the afterlife or a token preservative.

Seasonings and Spices of Ancient Egypt