Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt

Researchers analyzing ancient cuneiform tablets recently unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt — offering a rare glimpse into Mesopotamian beer culture.

The news was announced in a University of Copenhagen news release in April.

Mesopotamia, often called the "cradle of civilization," was centered in parts of modern-day Iraq and Syria thousands of years ago.

'EXTREMELY RARE' 2,000-YEAR-OLD BREAD LOAF UNEARTHED AT ROMAN LEGIONARY CAMP

Researchers from the university and the National Museum of Denmark recently analyzed...