Fir

The Fir in Ancient Egypt


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The Syrian Fir Tree was imported to Egypt from Syria and Asia Minor at an early date. The timber was used to make vases and coffins, the resin and oil were used in mummification and medicine, and fir lotion was used to promote hair growth and treat wrinkles. A jar of fir resin was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen. A papyrus dated to 256 B.C.E. refers to the planting of 300 fir trees in Egypt, in an attempt to grow them there.

The Trees of Ancient Egypt