Contributions Continued:Food
The Nile river served as a major food source and adaptation tool during the New Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt. Vegetation such as fruit, wheat, and vegetables grew alongside the Nile River. Oil derived from nuts of the Moringa tree as well as flax in the form of linseed oil. During this time, oil was perceived as a highly sought after item, even buried in some tombs to ensure prosperity in the after life (Case1Worker, Hubpages) Rabbits, Gazelles, fish and other wild animals would supplement for meat in the diets of natives of the Nile River area.