During excavation, platoon discovered dining bench, roaster, remains of ancient food
An ancient hostel dating back to 2700 BC has been discovered in Iraq by a platoon of archaeologists from Iraq, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The remains, set up at Talul al- Aba in the north- eastern region of Dhi Qar, correspond of one room and an open- air dining area, and offer sapience into the eating habits of people living in the area over,000 times agone .
During the excavation, the platoon discovered a dining bench, roaster, and remains of ancient food. But the most surprising discovery was a “ fridge ” used to save and cool food.
The fridge was oven- shaped and absorbed humidity from the air to keep the contents cool.
University of Pennsylvania archaeologist Reed Goodman said the platoon stumbled upon the open yard during the excavation, which proved delicate to shovel.
still, after returning a many months latterly, the platoon was suitable to widen the fosse and make the instigative discoveries.
This discovery is a new addition to the history of the area, which was formerly known as Lagash.
The finds offer a regard into the diurnal lives of the ancient people and show that dining out was a popular pastime, indeed,000 times agone .