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**New Discoveries from Ancient Civilisation**
*by Atlas*
It is widely known among Arcadians that Mesopotato was the cradle of civilisation. But how much do we actually know about the culture of these early settlers? Athos News takes a look at history through the emerging evidence from archaeological expeditions to the far South East.
There are many clues that points to the first settlers being led by a potato fanatic. In fact, the name Mesopotato is derived from an ancient word meaning “between potatoes” owing to the fondness of the people for this starchy root vegetable. The honourable title of Head Potato was given to the first potato farmer who managed to grow this holy crop and thereby establish the foundation of a new settlement. His status was almost certainly elevated to godly, and soon temples emerged as centres of worship of the Potato Head.
As the flourishing city of Babble-On grew, a need for organisation and laws also emerged. Carved potatoes were used to apply potaiform script to clay tablets, and we can glean some insight into Spud Laws and Tater Administration from preserved tablets. Legal theory was sophisticated early on.
In addition to writing, the achievements of the growing ancient civilisation are many, including moral, aesthetic, scientific, and literary advances. With the invention of the wheel, (which was at first used for making pottery to store potatoes in, and later to make carts for transport of goods), trade routes with outside cultures began to establish. Recent archaeological findings speak of a tradesman by the name of Ea-Nasir, who would travel far to sell his fine copper wares. The ongoing excavation and restoration of his shop will almost certainly give us valuable insight into the everyday life of a highly regarded tradesman from the ancient Spud culture.
