From Nilo to table
A fascinating journey along the banks of the Nile, discovering what the pharaohs, priests and common people ate in Ancient Egypt.
From bread and beer, the cornerstones of daily life, to the sumptuous royal banquets depicted in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, food was much more than mere sustenance: it was life, symbolism and ritual. Through images, texts and archaeological evidence, we will reconstruct the Egyptians’ diet, consisting of cereals, pulses and fish from the Nile, not forgetting the meat and wine reserved for the elite.
The journey will continue to contemporary Egyptian cuisine, with an aperitif-dinner inspired by recipes rooted in a millennia-old past.
An evening to enjoy together, filled with stories, history and flavours, to discover how food can unite past and present. An experience to listen to, share… and savour. The event will take place within the Iseum archaeological site, which you will be able to explore exclusively during the private opening held for the conference.
The event will conclude with a tasting of ancient and modern Egyptian specialities.
We look forward to seeing you at 6.30 pm at the ISEUM Business Museum, Via del Piè di Marmo 23, 00186 Rome. Event organised by Viaggi dell’Elefante in collaboration with Food & Art by Alessandra De Vivo.
