CNN —Archeologists in Turkey say they have discovered the world’s oldest known bread, dating back to 6600 BC.
Around the oven, archeologists found wheat, barley, pea seeds and a palm-sized, round, “spongy” residue, it said in a press release Wednesday.
Flour and water had been mixed in, with the bread having been prepared next to the oven and kept for a while.
“It is an exciting discovery for Turkey and the world,” Kavak said.
The organic matter – both wood and bread – was preserved by thin clay that covered the structure, according to Türkcan.
Persons:
Turkey’s, Ali Umut Türkcan, Salih Kavak, ” Kavak, “ Çatalhöyük, ” Türkcan
Organizations:
CNN, Turkey’s Necmettin Erbakan University Science, Technology Research, Anadolu University, Anadolu Agency, Gaziantep University, UNESCO, Research
Locations:
Turkey, ”, Çatalhöyük, Turkish, Konya