Future archaeologists, holding up a dusty, ceramic jar and lid, a chunk missing off the jar and the word cookie sprawled across the front: These little containers seemed to hold deep religious value, as one or more can be found in almost every ancient household. We aren’t sure what they held, but the word “cookie” is thought to be the name of one of their gods, perhaps the god of nutrition or harvest, as these monuments are typically found in the dining area or kitchen














