An archaeological team from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pisa unearthed the remains of a tavern-bar in southern Iran, estimated to be around 5,000 years old. This is reported by the portal Phys.org with reference to AFP.

The ancient building was located in the ruins of the ancient Sumerian city of Lagash, which is located northeast of the modern city of Nasiriya. As a result of the excavations, the remains of a primitive refrigeration system, a large oven, benches for visitors and about 150 serving bowls were found. The bones of fish and animals were found in the bowls, as well as evidence of the consumption of beer, which was widespread among the Sumerians.

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Experts suggest that this institution was intended for ordinary people, where they could come to eat and drink.

Lagash was one of the world's first cities, emerging as a surplus of agricultural products allowed new social classes to emerge. Its inhabitants were engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing, as well as in the exchange of goods.

In the future, he plans to analyze the finds to learn more about the activities of ordinary people who used the tavern during its heyday around 2700 BC.

In January 2022, scientists found evidence that war and violence were widespread in the Neolithic society of Northwest Europe, leading to the emergence of agriculture.