The World’s first bread was baked 14,000 years ago; Here’s the untold story of our favourite staple

Archaeological findings in Jordan reveal that humans were baking bread 14,400 years ago, predating agriculture. Hunter-gatherers used wild grains and swamp roots, creating a flatbread cooked on hot ashes. This discovery suggests the desire for consistent bread access spurred the agricultural revolution.

The World’s first bread was baked 14,000 years ago; Here’s the untold story of our favourite staple
Archaeological findings in Jordan reveal that humans were baking bread 14,400 years ago, predating agriculture. Hunter-gatherers used wild grains and swamp roots, creating a flatbread cooked on hot ashes. This discovery suggests the desire for consistent bread access spurred the agricultural revolution.