who invented hummus

Hummus was not invented by a single individual but rather evolved over centuries in the Middle East, with the earliest known mentions in 13th-century cookbooks from Syria and Egypt. The dish as known today, made of mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, has roots in Levantine cuisine, particularly around Syria. Early recipes similar to hummus appear in medieval Syrian and Egyptian cookbooks, though the exact origin is unclear due to overlapping culinary traditions in the region. Damascus in Syria is often linked with the development of hummus into the form recognized today, around the 18th century, though the basic ingredients have been combined and consumed in various ways for centuries across the Eastern Mediterranean.