I just recently discovered Za'atar. My friends from the Middle East say it's very common in their cuisine.

Here is a fun fact for foodies.

It is said that evidence of flatbreads has been found at ancient sites in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the Indus civilization. Also there are historical records that indicate Persian soldiers baked a flatbread on their shields and covered it cheese and dates.

Baked it on their shields? Now that's genius!

I wonder if it was Akkawi cheese. LOL.

Wonderful article!