Charred pot residues reveal complex plant‑based diets of prehistoric Europe

Charred pot residues reveal complex plant‑based diets of prehistoric Europe. Analysis of 58 pottery shards from 13 sites across northern/eastern Europe (6th‑3rd millennium BC) Identified remains of grasses, berries, leaves, seeds, fish and other seafood Demonstrates that hunter‑gatherers relied heavily on plant foods, not just animal protein

Analysis of pottery residues from 13 sites across northern and eastern Europe (6th–3rd millennium BC) found plant remains including grasses, berries, leaves, seeds, fish and seafood. Hunter-gatherers relied heavily on plant foods, challenging assumptions about their diets. 🌾 🐟

Key Facts

• Analysis of 58 pottery shards from 13 sites across northern/eastern Europe (6th‑3rd millennium BC)
• Identified remains of grasses, berries, leaves, seeds, fish and other seafood
• Demonstrates that hunter‑gatherers relied heavily on plant foods, not just animal protein

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