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Archaeologists Discover Forgotten Foods Hidden in 15,000-Year-Old Kitchens
Microscopic plant residues found on bedrock metates offer new insights into the diets and cultural practices of ancient Indigenous communities in the American West. The mortar, pestle, and cutting board in your kitchen are modern descendants of ancient tools known as manos and metates, which have been found at archaeological sites across the globe. A [...]