When Was Honey First Used?
Honey Is as Old as Written History, Dating Back to 2100 B. C. Where It Was Mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian Cuneiform Writings, the Hittite Code, and the...
Honey is as old as written history, dating back to 2100 B.C. where it was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings, the Hittite code, and the sacred writings of India and Egypt. Its name comes from the English hunig, and it was the first and most widespread sweetener used by man.
When was honey first discovered?
The earliest historic mention of honey was in 2100 B.C. The honeybee is believed to have originated in southern Asia, although some scholars say Africa.
What was honey first used for?
Human use of honey is traced to some 8000 years ago as depicted by Stone Age paintings (32). The ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans employed honey for wounds and diseases of the gut (12).
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
