The Ancient Egyptians: The World’s First Gardeners - Sarah Griffiths

The walled gardens of the ancient Egyptian elite were the earliest known domestic gardens in the world: sanctuaries of flowers, shady trees and lily ponds where the fortunate few could escape the desert heat, and the sounds and smells of the bustling cities. Take a trip back in time to visit these beautiful landscapes through the painted scenes in Egyptian tombs, and discover the plants and features that made up a typical Egyptian garden, and the magic and symbolism of the garden in the afterlife.



Please note this lecture is being held on Zoom.


£3 for SAES Members, £6 for non-Members
Please see our website for further detail www.southamptonancientegyptsociety.co.uk

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