Citrus Fruits Were Symbols of High Social Status in Ancient Rome
Aug 18, 2017 by News Staff / Source
Citrus fruits such as citrons and lemons were clear status symbols for the ancient Roman ruling elite, according to new research from Tel Aviv University.
“Today, citrus orchards are a major component of the Mediterranean landscape and one of the most important cultivated fruits in the region. But citrus is not native to the Mediterranean Basin and originated in Southeast Asia,” said Dr. Dafna Langgut, an archaeobotanist at Tel Aviv University and the author of a paper published in the journal HortScience.
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