Tag: Archaeological evidence

Archaeological evidence proves that humans were processing wild sorghum, a cereal grain, over 100,000 years ago. This astonishing finding shatters the long-held misconception that early humans did not eat grains, revealing a far more complex prehistoric diet.

For decades, the popular "Paleo diet" has promoted the idea that our prehistoric ancestors avoided grains, but emerging archaeological evidence from ancient teeth and tools is telling a different story. These findings confirm that early humans and even Neanderthals consumed wild cereals and starchy plants as a vital food source.

Recent archaeological digs in the Peruvian Andes have revealed that ancient hunter-gatherers' diets may have been up to 80% plant-based, debunking the popular misconception of a universally meat-heavy prehistoric diet. This groundbreaking discovery forces a re-examination of what ancient humans truly ate, moving beyond simplistic 'caveman' assumptions.