Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt, dating back to the 6th to 3rd centuries BCE, was a…

Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt, dating back to the 6th to 3rd centuries BCE, was a well-established practice. Beekeepers used reed hives and moved along the Nile on rafts to take advantage of the flowering periods of nectar-producing plants. Honey was extensively used for embalming, food preservation during military campaigns, cosmetics, and medicinal purposes.