Abstract:

Abstract Mesopotamia is a region known as the cradle of cultures. This region has been influential in the development of world history, culture, urbanization and cuisine. Diyarbakir is a city within the geography of Ancient Mesopotamia. The aim of the research is the Mesopotamian cuisine culture, which is seen as the starting point of world cuisines; is to investigate its effects on today's Diyarbakır cuisine. In the context of this effect; products, cooking techniques, drinks, foods and recipes were examined. Mesopotamia and Diyarbakır were first evaluated with their history and geography. Culinary cultures were examined separately. Then the two culinary cultures were compared with each other. A qualitative research approach was adopted to compare culinary cultures. The data of the research carried out were obtained through document analysis. As a result, it has been seen that the ancient Mesopotamian cuisine culture greatly influenced today's Diyarbakır cuisine.

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