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The portrayal begins with farmers harvesting tiger nuts, which were integral to the cake. As highlighted in the tomb's inscriptions, these tiger nuts were introduced into the temple treasury as offerings for Amun, and subsequently crushed to create flour—a process followed by a mysterious addition of an unknown liquid that could potentially be water, milk, or a form of fat.
The Mysterious Ingredients
While the specifics remain elusive, it’s clear that added fat played an essential role in the recipe, leading to further conjecture. The religious significance of the cake is apparent, but the process raises several questions. When exactly were the cakes formed? The intricate artwork implies a series of activities, each rich with symbolic meaning, yet open to interpretation.