Taste Ancient Egypt

Take your tastebuds back in time and discover the foods of the ancients

The Writing on the wall

How do we know what ancient Egyptians ate?

Decipher the Meanings

What tombs tell us about ancient Egyptian food

7000 years of flavor

Take a tour of Egyptian food through the ages

Hunting, Gathering, Fishing and Herding

Food production in ancient Egypt

What can archeologists tell us about ancient Egyptian food?

Uncover the food of the ancients

Age-old bounty

What the land provided for ancient Egyptians

Cooking up the past

Explore ancient recipes

Bringing the Past to Life

How ancient recipes are recreated in modern kitchens

A History of Egyptian Cookbooks

The food historian’s ultimate treasure trove of information

Royals, recipes and relics

Discover historical tales of Egyptian food

Dining With Egyptian Royalty

A photographic tour of the Abdin Palace kitchens, banquet halls, and museum

What Was Cooking in Medieval Cairo

Take a stroll through a medieval Cairene culinary treasure trove

Bringing 7000 Years to Your Kitchen

Tried and tested recipes spanning millenia

On the menu in ancient Egypt

Discover ancient dishes

Return to the Taste of Egypt

Discover the dishes

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