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The Oldest Cuisine in the World: Cooking in Mesopotamia - Book by Jean Bottéro

Jean Bottéro’s book delves into the ancient culinary traditions of Mesopotamia, exploring the oldest recorded recipes and the role food played in daily life. The book combines historical and archaeological insights, revealing how the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians cooked and consumed food. Bottéro highlights the complexity of ancient Mesopotamian cuisine, demonstrating that their cooking was sophisticated, using diverse ingredients like grains, fruits, and meats, often flavored with spices.
Original Language: French
Original Title: La plus vieille cuisine du monde

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