What were banquets like in ancient Egypt?

Answer 1

At a government officials banquet, men and women would sit on different sides of the table, and more important guests would sit on high backed chairs. Less important guests would sit on stools of regular chairs.

Answer 2

In ancient Egypt you are determined on how much you eat as where you are in society. Rich egyptians usually held banquets.

At Egyptian Banquets there are plenty of rich dishes. The meats what are served are, Beef, seldom, lamb, goat, pig, antelope, gazelle, hyenas, crocodile, hippo, geese, pigeons and fish. Salads, fruits and other dishes as well. Beer and wine is available to. Baklava, basbousa and bbouzat are 3 desserts.

Entertainment is provided all through the night by jugglers, clowns, musicians and dancers. It is a night of fun for all!

At a predetermined time during the festivities a slave would carry a model mummy into the banqueting room to remind the guests of their mortality.

Answer 3

The seating arrangement in ancient Egypt was:

Higher ranks- Sit on high backed chairs.(government officials, priests)

Lower Ranks- Sit on stools or cushions.(Merchants, scribes, artisans)

*Servants, mostly girls wait on the guests*

Answer 4

Important guests were given chairs with high backs