Beer in Published and Unpublished Texts from the Third Millennium B.C

Abstract

Alcoholic beverages were discovered in prehistoric times. The cuneiform texts demonstrated that there were many beers in Mesopotamia, beer of all kinds, which were considered to be refreshing and favorite drinks of the ancient Iraqis. Alcoholic beverages were produced, perhaps by chance, and their industry dates back to the Neolithic era. The beer industry was associated with the pottery industry, and it is believed that the large jars with arched mouths that were found in different regions were specific to the beer industry. Therefore, the discovery of beer was made in Mesopotamia long before the invention of writing.