In southern Iraq, archaeologists have revealed the amazing discovery of ancient tavern remains that date back nearly 5,000 years. The discovery is anticipated to provide insight into daily living in the world’s first cities.
One of the first urban centers of the Sumerian civilization of ancient Iraq was recently discovered by a US-Italian team among the ancient Lagash ruins, northeast of the modern city of Nasiriyah. Because of the numerous historical finds that have been found in the past, the town, now known as al-Hiba, has gained great significance for archaeologists.
What was found
After the digs, the researchers discovered a dining area with an open courtyard, benches, an oven, ancient food artifacts, and a 5,000-year-old moisture-wick structure that functioned as a modern-day fridge to keep the food cool. The researchers also found conical containers filled with fish byproducts.
According to accounts, archaeologists also discovered an ancient beer recipe at the location. As part of a collaborative project between the Penn Museum, the University of Cambridge, and the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage in Baghdad, it has also been reported that excavations at the site resumed in 2019. To secure data and information, new methods like drone photography and genetic analysis have been used. The experts have a better knowledge of Sumerian society and how people lived at that time because of the application of these contemporary methodologies.
Early excavations in the region, according to accounts, concentrated on religious architecture and comprehending the elites, while the most recent excavation concentrated on non-elite areas with the goal of having a more comprehensive understanding of ancient towns.
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