Feel like your local pub is a bit old and dated? Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a tavern dating back almost 5,000 years in the ruins of ancient Lagash in southern Iraq. The site was uncovered in the northeast of the modern city of Nasiriyah by a US-Italian team.
Southern Iraq was home to some of the earliest cities in the world. This area of the country is already known to have been one of the first urban centres of the Sumerian civilisation of ancient Iraq.
Some impressive ancient tech for a big party was uncovered as well. The team found the remains of a primitive refrigeration system, a large oven, benches for diners, and around 150 serving bowls. The bowls contained the bones of animals and fish.
Signs of beer consumption were also found. Beer was common among Sumerians – a…
