The strange case of the 1930s underpants found in an ancient Sumerian city
What do modern French underwear and 4,000-year-old Sumerian artifacts have in common? This video explores a bizarre archaeological discovery made during excavations at Girsu, where a pair of twentieth-century underpants was found buried alongside ancient treasures.
During excavations of the ancient Sumerian city of Girse, archaeologists uncovered a pair of French underpants dating to between 1929 and 1933. The discovery is particularly unusual because the garments were found interred with objects that are 4,000 years old. While the find is eccentric, the video also touches upon the complexities of translating cuneiform, noting that the language lacks a specific 'F' sound, requiring creative approaches to linguistic tier lists.
Source: History of Mesopotamian Archaeology told with Underpants @preservethings Curator's Corner S10 Ep4
