Ancient bread rises again as Turkey recreates 5,000-year-old loaf

A 5,000-year-old loaf of bread discovered by archeologists goes on display in the Turkish city of Eskisehir, while local bakers attempt to recreate the recipe.

The bread was charred and buried under the entrance of a dwelling built around 3,300 BC. Round and flat like a pancake, 12 centimetres in diameter, the bread was discovered during excavations at Kulluoba. This is the oldest baked bread to have come to light during an excavation, and it has largely been able to preserve its shape," archaeologist and director of the excavation said.