Researchers Unearth Ancient ‘Tavern’ in Iraq—With 5,000-Year-Old Fridge, Oven, Containers With Food

Researchers Unearth Ancient ‘Tavern’ in Iraq—With 5,000-Year-Old Fridge, Oven, Containers With Food
Courtesy of Lagash Archaeological Project
Michael Wing
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The Mesopotamian ancients might have done as many modern folk do, dropping into their local pub on the way home to cap off their daily grind, evidence now shows.

The remains of a “tavern”—complete with an ancient fridge, oven, benches, bowls, and beakers—have been unearthed by researchers in Lagash, an ancient urban area in southern Iraq.

Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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