Beer-Drinking Straw
2350 BC - 2100 BC
Copper
Tell Asmar
73 cm x 1.0 cm x 1.2 cm
Copper
Tell Asmar
73 cm x 1.0 cm x 1.2 cm
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
What material was used to make this straw?
Why did the ancient Mesopotamians use a straw to drink their beer?
Why do you think beer was such a popular beverage in ancient Mesopotamia?