Almond

The Almond in Ancient Egypt


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Rare in ancient Egypt, almonds were imported from Armenia or Persia during the New Kingdom, and were reserved for the wealthy. A jar of almonds was found in Tutankhamen's tomb. The wood was occasionally used for making walking sticks and arrows. Almond oil was used as a scent, and burnt almonds were ground up as an ingredient in eye make-up.

The Nuts of Ancient Egypt

The Fiber and Oil Plants of Ancient Egypt