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Abstract
The ancient Egyptian temples and tombs walls were rich with representations of food being prepares, offered or consumed. This richness and diversity of food related scenes, reflects the
importance that was granted to food by the ancient Egyptians . Food is necessary to all human societies not only for nutrition and health but also for economic, social and ritual life. Food and feeding regime in ancient Egypt depended on social status.
Offering lists and administrative documents reveals that bread and
beer were dietary staples throughout ancient Egyptian history usually consumed by all members of society and a common type of offerings to gods as well. The religious beliefs had an effect on almost all aspects of the daily life of the ancient Egyptians. For instance, one of the temples main tasks was to provide offerings
for the gods who according to the Egyptians’ belief were living
within .: As a result, the offering rituals were some of the very
important rites performed by the pharaoh, the priests and even the
individuals. Another belief was the belief in an afterlife. Starvation in the next life was one of the ancient Egyptians’ greatest fears. Therefore, they provided their tombs with food or
models of different types of food. Sometimes, they buried within
the tomb, the utensils that might help in preparing a meal.