A fascinating journey along the banks of the Nile, discovering what the pharaohs, priests and common people ate in Ancient Egypt.

From bread and beer – the cornerstones of daily nutrition – to the sumptuous royal banquets depicted in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, food was much more than mere sustenance: it was life, symbolism and ritual. Through images, texts and archaeological evidence, we will reconstruct the Egyptians’ diet, consisting of cereals, pulses and fish from the Nile, not forgetting the meat and wine reserved for the elite.

The journey will continue into contemporary Egyptian cuisine, with an aperitif-dinner inspired by recipes rooted in a history stretching back thousands of years.

An evening to enjoy together, filled with stories, history and flavours, to discover how food brings together the past and the present. An experience to listen to, share… and savour. The event will take place within the Iseum’s archaeological site, which you will have exclusive access to during the private opening organised for the conference.

The evening will conclude with a tasting of ancient and modern Egyptian specialities.

Serena Giuliani Ph.D. is an archaeologist specialising in Egyptology and the archaeology of North-East Africa. She holds a PhD in African Archaeology and conducts research into Nilotic civilisations, with a particular focus on the relations between Egypt and Nubia during the Pharaonic period. She has taken part in numerous archaeological expeditions in Italy, Egypt and Sudan, serving in roles ranging from specialist to excavation director, and has dedicated her studies to the material culture and daily practices of the Ancient