However , in the New Kingdom they were often surrounded by walls and their purpose incorporated pleasure and beauty besides utility .
Gardens in private homes and villas before the New Kingdom were mostly used for growing vegetables and located close to a canal or the river .
In the New Kingdom they were often surrounded by walls and their purpose incorporated pleasure and beauty besides utility .
Gardens in private homes and villas before the New Kingdom were mostly used for growing vegetables and located close to a canal or the river .