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<p>Our study presents a new, integrated reconstruction of the Early Bronze Age Ebla society food system (around 3,500 BCE), combining archaeological, textual, biochemical, and paleoenvironmental data. We introduce a quantitative framework to assess sustainability, social, economic, environmental, and nutritional (SSEEN) indexes, offering a comprehensive evaluation of resource management and dietary practices. Our findings reveal a highly sophisticated and resilient food system with deep agroecological knowledge and diverse plant-based production supported by advanced food processing and preservation techniques. The analysis shows how Ebla’s society adapted to environmental changes through innovative farming methods, managed resource distribution via a centralized economy, and integrated food into its social and cultural life to ensure long-term food security. The sustainability indexes highlight key resilience factors like high biodiversity and efficient waste management, while also pointing out social inequalities in food sharing. These data-driven insights into Ebla’s adaptive strategies provide a valuable historical model, informing modern efforts to develop resilient, environmentally sustainable, and nutritionally equitable food systems in the Levant and beyond—merging ancient wisdom with modern needs for planetary health.</p>

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From Plate To Planet: Reconstructing the Sustainable Food System of an Early Bronze Age Society

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    2025年8月1日

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  • Ninar AlJerf,
  • Abdullah H. Maad,
  • Muaaz Alajlani,
  • Loai Aljerf

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Our study presents a new, integrated reconstruction of the Early Bronze Age Ebla society food system (around 3,500 BCE), combining archaeological, textual, biochemical, and paleoenvironmental data. We introduce a quantitative framework to assess sustainability, social, economic, environmental, and nutritional (SSEEN) indexes, offering a comprehensive evaluation of resource management and dietary practices. Our findings reveal a highly sophisticated and resilient food system with deep agroecological knowledge and diverse plant-based production supported by advanced food processing and preservation techniques. The analysis shows how Ebla’s society adapted to environmental changes through innovative farming methods, managed resource distribution via a centralized economy, and integrated food into its social and cultural life to ensure long-term food security. The sustainability indexes highlight key resilience factors like high biodiversity and efficient waste management, while also pointing out social inequalities in food sharing. These data-driven insights into Ebla’s adaptive strategies provide a valuable historical model, informing modern efforts to develop resilient, environmentally sustainable, and nutritionally equitable food systems in the Levant and beyond—merging ancient wisdom with modern needs for planetary health.