Archaeological discoveries

Where does opensesame come from?

"Open Sesame" originates from the ancient Middle Eastern folk tale collection, "One Thousand and One Nights", also known as "The Arabian Nights." In the tale of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," the phrase "Open Sesame" serves as a magical password to open the entrance of a hidden cave filled with treasure. The phrase has become a popular cultural reference, often used in a figurative sense to indicate a solution or key to unlocking a desired outcome or situation.