Sycamore tree in ancient Egypt

Document Type : Academic scientific reports related to Conferences, Symposiums, and even Seminars.

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Institute of African Research and Studies Aswan University

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The sycamore tree is one of the ancient and perennial trees that people have known since the beginnings of human history. The sycamore fig, Ficus Sycomorus, is considered one of the most important trees in ancient Egypt. It is a huge evergreen tree that tolerates drought and reaches a height of 15 meters. It has a circular shape and leaves with three oval veins. Its fruits grow. They gather on the main branches throughout the year, and the fruits must be cut with a knife in order for them to ripen and to hinder the growth of insects. The original home of the sycamore is in Africa. The tree was of great importance in ancient Egypt. Hathor, the lady of the sycamore, is the goddess of love. The remains of sycamore fruits have been found in archaeological sites in Egypt since in prehistoric times, sycamore wood was used to make coffins, and we see drawings of the tree in many tombs on the western side of Luxor, and its fruits are a major ingredient in sacrificial tables

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