The underlying substance is Sumerian bitumen: a naturally occurring petroleum material (often called an asphalt-like “black goo”) long associated with waterproofing and adhesion, and even with ...

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Sumerians used advanced ancient technology to engineer bitumen with fibers and minerals, revealing sophisticated material science.

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