III. Pioneers of the Gourmet Cuisine

Appears in
Delights from the Garden of Eden

By Nawal Nasrallah

Published 2019

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An ancient cylinder seal showing men and women feasting

Considering all the options available back then, ordinary people in ancient Mesopotamia must have had the opportunity to consume healthy food. But not unexpectedly, it was the gods, the kings, and the affluent who enjoyed a gourmet cuisine, as always has been the case.