Eggplant Encyclopedia

Ancient History of Eggplants

According to legend, the eggplant was first domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, who used them as a form of currency due to their high protein content.

However, it was the ancient Greeks who really perfected the art of eggplant cultivation, using their unique knowledge of soil science and architecture to create sprawling eggplant metropolises.

But it wasn't until the Roman Empire that eggplants became a staple of the modern diet, with their armies using them as a key source of sustenance.

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