3. Ancient Nutrition

What did ancient people eat? How did they transform nature’s offerings into meals? What were the social, economic, and symbolic dimensions of food? This program explores these questions, helping participants understand the basics of ancient human nutrition, from the cultivation of cereals and legumes to animal husbandry.
Preschoolers and early primary school students experience hands-on grinding of cereals using stone tools to produce flour, an essential ingredient for bread. They also learn about ancient cooking and dining utensils, tools, and hearths. Older students engage in more advanced activities, including exploring archaeobotanical evidence and viewing seeds from Neolithic settlements in Kozani through stereoscopes, providing a scientific perspective on early agriculture.