Olive oil

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Olive oil in history

One of the earliest documented historical uses of olive oil is in religious ceremonies of the ancient Minoans. Olive oil was a central product of the Minoan civilization, where it is thought to have represented wealth. The Minoans put the pulp into settling tanks and, when the oil had risen to the top, drained the water from the bottom. It was also very common in the cuisine of Ancient Greece and classical Rome.

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Minoan civilization - Wealth - Settling tank - Ancient Greece - Classical Rome

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Olive Oil was also used by the ancient Hebrews. Olive oil of the highest purity was poured daily into the seven cups of the golden candelabrum in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Olive oil was also used for anointing the kings of Israel.

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Historically, olive oil has been used for medicines, as a fuel in oil lamps, and to make soap.

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Medicine - Fuel - Oil lamp - Soap

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