The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Date Palm Dates grew in the oases and the Nile valley. People ate them fresh or dried and even made them into wine.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Egypt and the Nile