Tilapia Collection

A garden pool: fragment of wall painting, Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Tomb painting of a pool full of ducks, lotus flowers and tilapia fish; papyrus grows along the edge

Fowling in the marshes: wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, c1350 BC
Fowling in the marshes: fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun (no. 10), Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC

Fish palette, c. 3200 BC (green schist)
HSC224910 Fish palette, c.3200 BC (green schist) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); length: 13.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fish-shaped dish (glass)
AMQ182794 Fish-shaped dish (glass) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); length: 5.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Inside of a fish-shaped dish (glass) (see also 182794)
AMQ182795 Inside of a fish-shaped dish (glass) (see also 182794) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); length: 5.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Little Egret with Tilapia
Shlomo Waldmann

Ancient Egyptian hunting wildfowl with a throwing stick, c1350 BC. Wall painting from the tomb of Nebamum or Nebmum, 18th Dynasty. It shows a man hunting in a papyrus reed bed with fish and birds

Ancient Egyptian fish-shaped bottle
A glass bottle in the shape of a fish, specifically a Nile tilapia. The bottle was found under the floor of a house in Tell el-Amarna. It is coloured blue, yellow and white. Date: circa BC 1350

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Tilapia cultivation ponds Date:

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Harvesting fish from tilapia cultivation ponds Date:

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Fishermen - with catch of Tilapia and cat fish Date:

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Marabou Stork - eating pieces of tilapia and cat fish (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) Date:

Rocket and Pak choi growing in aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow salad vegetables, Todmorden

Rocket growing in aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow salad vegetables, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England

Aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow vegetables, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England, April

Pak choi growing in aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow salad vegetables, Todmorden, West Yorkshire

Raw pink Tilapia fish

Tilapia (Oreochromis) fish

Tilapia C008 / 7506
Tilapia (family Cichlidae). This fish, also known as St Peters fish, is a popular food

White-breasted cormorant with fish
White-breasted cormorant (Phalacrocorax lucidus) swallowing a tilapia, a freshwater fish. Photographed in Wilderness National Park, South Africa

Tilapia, freshwaters Africa
PM-10625 Tilapia, freshwaters Africa Tilapia mossambica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oreochromis (Tilapia) niloticus Lake Victoria, Uganda, Africa
PM-9779 Oreochromis (Tilapia)niloticus Lake Victoria, Uganda, Africa Oreochromis niloticus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tilapia Fish - adult male
PM-7986 Tilapia Fish - adult male Tilapia zillii Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Pink Tilapia Fish - domsticated form bred in captivity
PM-10310 Pink Tilapia Fish - domsticated form bred in captivity Tilapia niloticus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tank with hundreds of tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe, Oahu
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Tilapia: A Timeless Delicacy from Ancient Egypt to Modern Times From the depths of history, it has captivated the taste buds and imagination of civilizations across millennia. In ancient Egyptian times, this delectable fish was not only a culinary delight but also an artistic inspiration. In the 18th Dynasty, around 1350 BC, a stunning fragment of wall painting depicting a garden pool showcased the importance in Egyptian culture. This piscine masterpiece revealed their admiration for these aquatic creatures and their integration into daily life. Another remarkable artwork found in Thebes, Egypt, during the same period is a captivating wall painting called "Fowling in the marshes. " Amongst scenes of hunting wildfowl stood proud fishermen with their prized catch – tilapia. These paintings immortalized both man's skill as hunters and his appreciation for this succulent fish. The significance extended beyond art; it even found its way into exquisite vessels like fish-shaped bottles. Crafted during ancient times by skilled artisans, these delicate containers served as symbols of luxury and refinement while preserving precious liquids. Not limited to just pottery or glassware, tilapia made its mark on other mediums too. An extraordinary find was a fish palette carved out of green schist dating back to approximately 3200 BC. This unique artifact showcased how deeply ingrained this species was within early human civilization. Fast forward through centuries and continents – we arrive at modern times where tilapia continues to enthrall us all. Its popularity remains unrivaled due to its versatility in various cuisines worldwide; it can be grilled, fried or baked to perfection. Today's anglers still experience that thrill when they cast their lines into lakes like Turkana at dawn's first light—a moment reminiscent of ancient Egyptians poised with traditional fishing baskets ready for action.