Food culture in Gaziantep from antiquity to present in the light of archeological data

Food culture in Gaziantep under the archeological data. Since the first appearance of mankind, till today, food and nutrition are the basic elements which determine the quality and continuity of life. Making and eating food caused a huge development and change in the history of mankind. Antique writers wrote about nutrition culture according to their periods they lived in, animal bones and eaten animals which found in archeological excavation gives us historical background about those consumed animals. Ceramic, metallic and glass pot forms give us info both economic and cultural relations together. Seals,food elements, drinks and animal names found in archeological results and all materials enlighten the rich food culture since the antique times. Food culture, like other cultures change from beliefs, geographical conditions and environment. Mesopotamia played main role in various cuisines. It's the first place where resident life began and agriculture also. Southeast Anatolia Region has one of the richest food culture. This region is in the place which is called "fertile crescent" and hosted different civilizations. It's historical depth laid the ground for the rich and various cuisines. This region has own cuisine structure and eating habits. One of the most important cities in the region Gaziantep has own rich and unique food culture. Archeological results held on these lands showed the importance and varieties of the food culture in Gaziantep and it's environment.