Ramses the Great's Fishermen and the Harvest of the Nile

What did Ramses the Great's Egypt eat? In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of Nile fishermen and the massive state-run fishing industry that helped feed an empire. From the papyrus marshes of the Delta to the drying racks of Per-Ramesses, we explore how fish — especially Nile tilapia and catfish — were caught, processed, and distributed to temple workers, soldiers, and pyramid builders. We meet the 'fishing overseers' who managed fleets of boats and the specialized crews who used nets, traps, and harpoons. Learn about the role of the Nile god Hapi in ensuring bountiful catches, and how fishing was both a vital industry and a symbol of abundance in tomb art. We also touch on the ecological bounty of the Nile before the Aswan Dam, and the contrast between elite diets of beef and game and the commoner's daily protein from the river. A fresh angle on Ramesside economy that hasn't been covered in previous episodes. #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #NileFishing #PerRamesses #Hapi #EgyptianEconomy #NileDelta #AncientFisheries #EgyptianFood #RamessidePeriod #Tilapia #Catfish #PapyrusMarshes #TombArt #EgyptianWorkers #History #FexingoHistory #AncientAgriculture Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo