Annual date harvest in Egypt - in pictures

  • A child climbs a palm tree to pick dates during the annual harvest season in Dahshur, Egypt. All photos: EPA
    A child climbs a palm tree to pick dates during the annual harvest season in Dahshur, Egypt. All photos: EPA
  • Egypt is the world's top date supplier, producing nearly 18 per cent of the world's stock, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates.
    Egypt is the world's top date supplier, producing nearly 18 per cent of the world's stock, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates.
  • Farm workers sort dates in the south Giza governorate.
    Farm workers sort dates in the south Giza governorate.
  • The date palm is one of the oldest crops still cultivated by people.
    The date palm is one of the oldest crops still cultivated by people.
  • A man climbs a palm tree to pick dates.
    A man climbs a palm tree to pick dates.
  • Nearly all of the dates produced are consumed by Egyptians themselves.
    Nearly all of the dates produced are consumed by Egyptians themselves.
  • A handful of the fruit is displayed.
    A handful of the fruit is displayed.
  • Dates are in abundance on this tree in Dahshur.
    Dates are in abundance on this tree in Dahshur.
  • Dates are collected during the annual harvest season.
    Dates are collected during the annual harvest season.