Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Fragment of wall painting depicting a sowing and harvesting scene. From the tomb of Onsu at west Thebes.
A frieze depicting Egyptians using the water from the Nile for irrigation, circa 2000 BC
Image Courtesy of DK Ancient Egypt (2014)
Image Courtesy of DK Ancient Egypt (2014)
Image Courtesy of DK Ancient Egypt (2014)
Search keywords "Ancient Egypt" in Worldbook's Student Encyclopedia ► "Work of the People" section for information on agriculture.