About Culinary Adventure: An Ancient Meal
Archaeology Now, the Houston affiliate of Archaeology Institute of America, presents Culinary Adventure: An Ancient Meal, part of the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs project, which will take place Nov. 5 in the Mudhif recently opened on the Rice University campus. The Mudhif is a replica of a 5,000-year-old reed structure, which served as a village’s public hall, and is constructed entirely of reeds that were shipped to Houston from the marshlands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq, using ancient methods. It is the focal point of the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project.
This cultural event invites guests to feast like an ancient Sumerian and experience a glimpse of the food from ancient Iraq.
The event features a replication of a meal from a 5,000-year-old tavern discovered at the excavations in Iraq. A beer is being brewed featuring a recipe from an ancient tablet (probably the first recipe for beer in the world!). Ancient Sumerian recipes for guests to enjoy will include fish and grains and bread made using a copy of an ancient oven.
An Ancient Meal will also include chefs from Bite of HOPE and culinary leaders from the local Houston Iraqi community. Bite of HOPE works to change the food environment in Houston, focusing on integrating medical and culinary resources to create healthier communities.
Culinary Adventure: An Ancient Meal is just one of the series of Archaeology Now’s cultural events scheduled during the fall, including music, food, films, poetry, family days and more, running through Dec. 5.
WHEN: Sunday, November 5, 6 – 8 p.m. Admission is $65 per person.
WHERE: Rice University Campus, located next to the Moody Center for the Arts
Entrance #8, University and Stockton streets Link to map here.
COST: Admission is $65 per person and includes the meal and Iraqi beer. The event is limited to 60 diners. Tickets can be purchased through www.archaeologynow.org/marsh-arab-project-events/culinary-adventure-an-ancient-meal or by clicking this link.
WHO: Additional support for the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project comes from the Arab American Cultural & Community Center in Houston, the Arab American Culture and Community Center, the Khudari Group, Aramco, Noble Construction, The City of Houston through the Office of Cultural Affairs and Office of International Tourism.
For information:
To learn more about Archaeology Now’s Marsh Arabs Project and the Mudhif, visit www.archaeologynow.org.
For a list of events this fall, click this link: https://www.archaeologynow.org/marsh-arab-project-events
Credit: Henrich Perez
Link to Mudhif video here
Credit: Eli Johns-Krull
