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Chronology; I. The Mesopotamian Diet; II. Agricultural Products; Field Products; Vegetable Gardens; Animal Products; III. Pioneers of the Gourmet Cuisine; IV. The Mesopotamian Menu; V. Cooking Techniques and Kitchen Utensils; VI. The Babylonian Culinary Documents:The First ‘Recipe Book’ in Human History; Tablet 4644; Characteristics of the Babylonian Stew Dishes; Tablet 8958; Tablet 4648; VII. The Question of Consistency and Continuity