Category: Agriculture

  • Agriculture the Backbone of Ancient Egypt’s Economy

    In pre-industrial societies, agriculture was the backbone of most economies. This is true in ancient times and very much evident in ancient Egypt. Five thousand years ago a mighty kingdom emerged when a chain of independent city-states lining the River Nile united to support one Pharaoh. Thousands of years later the great empire built by…

  • Agriculture and Food in Ancient Greece

    Table of Contents Introduction Land as a Valuable Agricultural Resource in Ancient Greece Crops and Crop Management Animal farming Trading of surplus agricultural products Conclusion Reference List Introduction The great majority of the global food supply is produced through agriculture. Many countries have practiced farming for thousands of years. Although Ancient Greece is known for…