Saturday 21 February 2026 1400 UK Time: 

Sarah Griffiths: 'The Ancient Egyptians: The World's First Gardeners.'

 

 

Outline: 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.
 
Biography: is Deputy Editor of Ancient Egypt Magazine. 
 
  
A short biography of Sarah will appear here when available.                 

 

The waiting room will open about 13.45 for a 14.00 start UK time.                                    
     
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