Fruits in foundation deposits of two temples |
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| Authors: | W. van Zeista |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Institute for Biological Archaeology, State University, Groningen, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | Foundation deposits underneath the walls of two temples near Semna, Sudan (c. 1500-1480 BC), included dried plant material. Five fruit species are represented: Vitis vinifera (grape), Ficus carica (fig), Citrullus vulgaris (water melon), Phoenix dactylifera (date) and Ziziphus spina-christi. Of particular interest are the remains of tubers of Cyperus esculentus. The plants mentioned above are known as funeral gifts in Egyptian tombs. |
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| Keywords: | Semna Sudan foundation deposits grape fig date water melon ziziphus spina-christi cyperus esculentus |
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