Historians believe ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were cultivating dates as early as 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Von Mierers intrigued Richards with conversations about Eastern religion and ancient civilizations, and the pair remained connected in the years to follow.
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