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Cucumber & Herb Salad: An Ancient Egyptian-Inspired Recipe

Could ancient Egyptians have eaten something like this?

Ancient Egyptian gardens produced many foods and herbs—but identifying every plant from thousands of years ago is not always simple. This modern recipe gives us a chance to investigate an intriguing question: Do we actually have evidence for cucumbers in ancient Egypt?

Nile garden guide exploring vegetables and herbs grown in ancient Egypt
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