Babylonian Lamb Stew with Beets (1750–1730 BCE)
A recently highlighted find on Hacker News details a Babylonian recipe for a lamb stew with beets, dated to roughly 1750–1730 BCE. The discovery, reported by archaeologists, offers insight into ancient Mesopotamian cuisine, cooking methods and ingredient selection, and is prompting interest from food historians and technology‑focused scholars studying early food processing techniques.