The ancient Mesopotamian kitchen was a central part of daily life, where meals were prepared using a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques. While there is no evidence of a built-in indoor olive tree grove in ancient Mesopotamian kitchens, olives and olive oil were still important components of their cuisine. Olives were used in various dishes, such as salads, stews, and bread. Olive oil was also a common cooking oil and was used for flavoring and preserving food. The Mesopotamians valued the olive tree for its fruit and oil, and it held cultural and religious significance. Although the olive tree grove may not have been present in their kitchens, olives and olive oil were integral to the ancient Mesopotamian culinary traditions.
