imported>Lady Kyashira Created page with "{{Imageneed}} '''Learn about the cultivation and use of oil in ancient Egypt.''' <tabber> |-|The Various Uses of Oil= (Behind the Scenes) Castor, sesame and moringa were..." |
imported>Lady Kyashira No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
'''Learn about the cultivation and use of oil in ancient [[Egypt]].''' | '''Learn about the cultivation and use of oil in ancient [[Egypt]].''' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|The Various Uses of Oil= | |-|The Various Uses of Oil= | ||
[[File:DTAE - Sealed amphora with oil.png|thumb|250px|Sealed Amphora containing Oil / circa 1492-1473 BCE]] | |||
(Behind the Scenes) | (Behind the Scenes) | ||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
|-|Castor Oil= | |-|Castor Oil= | ||
[[File:DTAE - Middle Kingdom Lamp.png|thumb|250px|Lamp / Middle Kingdom]] | |||
Ancient Egyptians originally used castor oil in wick lamps, but also for cosmetics, such as facial and hair treatments. There is mention in some papyrus of castor oil being prescribed to treat constipation, and help pregnant women. | Ancient Egyptians originally used castor oil in wick lamps, but also for cosmetics, such as facial and hair treatments. There is mention in some papyrus of castor oil being prescribed to treat constipation, and help pregnant women. | ||
| Line 20: | Line 21: | ||
|-|Olive Trees= | |-|Olive Trees= | ||
[[File:DTAE Olive Branch.jpg|thumb|250px|Hand Clutching an Olive Branch / circa 1353-1323 BCE]] | |||
Olive trees were present though scarce in ancient Egypt's earty history, and olives were mostly imported from [[Syria]] and {{Wiki|Palestine}}. | Olive trees were present though scarce in ancient Egypt's earty history, and olives were mostly imported from [[Syria]] and {{Wiki|Palestine}}. | ||
Learn about the cultivation and use of oil in ancient Egypt.
(Behind the Scenes)
Castor, sesame and moringa were the source of the most common oils in Ancient Egypt.
Oil was used for various purposes: cosmetics, medical treatments, nutrition, perfume, athletics, and rituals, to name a few.
The team decided to use oil as an explosive to add more gameplay opportunities for the player.
Ancient Egyptians originally used castor oil in wick lamps, but also for cosmetics, such as facial and hair treatments. There is mention in some papyrus of castor oil being prescribed to treat constipation, and help pregnant women.
Castor beans were found in ancient Egyptian tombs as early as 4000 BCE.
Castor oil was made by pressing the beans from the plant of the same name.
Olive trees were present though scarce in ancient Egypt's earty history, and olives were mostly imported from Syria and Palestine.
Their use and cultivation remained uncommon untilthe mass arrival of Greek settlers during the reign of the Ptolemies, when demand increased sharply.
Olive trees were normally found in the region of the Faiyum and the lands surrounding Alexandria.