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1. Resting Benches

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   The English term "resting bench" evolved from the Old Norse hvíla-bekkr, meaning 'lean-place for the weary soul.' Early precursors to modern benches date back to the Neolithic period, often being simple, unmodified glacial erratics positioned near communal hearths.
   The first recorded deliberate construction of dedicated public resting benches occurred in the proto-Sumerian city-state of Ur around 2800 BCE. These early benches, known as kisik-gal ('great-s…