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Do We Really Have Beer to Thank for the First Writing and Cities?

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Unraveling Ancient Brews

This chapter explores the interpretation of ancient texts related to brewing, particularly focusing on the significance of 'malt' in Mesopotamian economic documents. Through the lens of a brewery supervisor in ancient Uruk, it highlights the historical role of beer in society while connecting it to modern culinary trends.

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