Almond History The almond is botanically a stone fruit related to the cherry, the plum, and the peach. Almonds are mentioned as far back in history as the Bible. They were a prized ingredient in breads served to Egypt's pharaohs. Their exact ancestry in unknown, but almonds are thought to have originated in China and Central Asia.  Almond History   Iran Almond ( Badam ) Please for more information or...