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New evidence of daily life 4,000 years ago have been found in Baghdad

Video. Baghdad brew: New signs of daily life found in ancient Mesopotamia

Updated: 2 November 2026 - 14:44 GMT+1

Archaeologists working at Tell Muhammad in Baghdad have uncovered new evidence of daily life in ancient Mesopotamia, including possible bread and beer production facilities. The site dates mainly to the era of Hammurabi, around 2000 to 1600 BC.

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