Egyptian Museum Hosts Temporary Exhibit on Ancient Egyptian Food

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has launched a new temporary exhibition, ‘Ancient Egyptian Food: Between Life, Death and Worship’, offering a glimpse into how food shaped daily life, religious practices, and funerary traditions in ancient Egypt. Running for three months in Hall 43 on the upper floor, the exhibit is accessible at no additional cost beyond the regular museum entry fee.

The collection showcases miniature models of ancient Egyptian bread, revealing the different shapes and varieties baked at the time, as well as kitchen models, food preparation tools, and offering trays used in rituals. The exhibition also highlights the agricultural techniques, hunting skills, and food preservation methods that sustained ancient Egyptian society.

Visitors can also explore depictions of religious feasts and celebrations, highlighting the deep connection between food and spirituality. Among the standout artifacts is the statue of the offering bearer, which symbolises the importance of food offerings in ancient Egyptian religious and funerary customs.