Honey in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC At that time, honey was the food of the gods.

		Handmade beehives It was quickly recognized that bees also kept themselves in artificially endured tree trunks and woven beehives. The heather honey is often still produced in this traditional way. On the left side you can see a beehive from the Lüneburg Heath.

		Bees prey from a root

		Bees prey from a root Church Laurentius Nienhagen Religion and the bee - honey in the symbol of faith At that time, milk and honey were symbols of prosperity and wealth. In Biblical texts, therefore, honey is mentioned again and again as a gift of flowers and milk as a gift of animals.

		Cave painting shows the first bear hunter. Stone Age cave paintings show that honey was on the menu of the people. This cave painting shows how honey was harvested in trees.