March 25 2024- Archaeologists at the Çatalhöyük archaeological site in Turkey discovered a largely destroyed oven structure named “Mekan 66” containing organic residue identified as 8,600-year-old uncooked, fermented bread. The find, including wheat, barley, and pea seeds, is considered the oldest bread in the world, indicating early bread-making practices at the site. Ali Umut Türkcan, the head of the Excavation Delegation, confirmed the significance of the discovery.
‘World’s oldest bread,’ dating back 8,600 years, discovered in Turkey
Updated on March 25, 2024