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Read about the discovery of the maritime Spice Route between India and Egypt.
Here’s a short article on the origin of the spice trade.
Take a look at this beautiful photograph of a spice stall in an Aswan market.
This shopping guide includes a list and brief description of the most common spices, herbs, and teas used in Egypt.
This Herb & Spice Reference Chart provides “a basic overview of the uses, characteristics and history of each” of the most common spices.
Basic information about herbs and spices
Visit Eternal Egypt’s website to view a photo of a massive stone pestle used in ancient Egypt to crush corn and other hard food and another photo of a stirrer that was used to grind seeds.
Arabic Audio Recordings
learn how to pronounce this Egyptian word
Learn more about Spices and the Spice Trade
Colorful Spices
Cinnamon Sticks and Saffron
Allspice and Mustard Seed
Fennel