Evidence of first agriculture found in Ararat/Van region. The Ararat region is described as the setting for an ecological reboot connected to the Noah's Ark narrative Max Planck Institute research in Karaja found evidence of 11 naturally occurring plants adapted to become cultivatable crops Animal husbandry was invented simultaneously at this location
Research from the Max Planck Institute found Karaca Dag in Turkey may be where plant domestication began. Scientists found genetic ancestors of domesticated einkorn wheat at this site. Ancient flood narratives from multiple cultures may preserve collective memory of humanity's agricultural origins. ⛏️🌾
Key Facts
- The Ararat region is described as the setting for an ecological reboot connected to the Noah's Ark narrative
- Max Planck Institute research in Karaja found evidence of 11 naturally occurring plants adapted to become cultivatable crops
- Animal husbandry was invented simultaneously at this location
- The region has volcanic soils making it the most fertile in the area
- This discovery correlates with ancient narratives from multiple cultures about agricultural origins
Related site: Glastonbury Lake Village — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ancient Civilizations & Nature of Reality FULL Lecture | Matthew LaCroix, Paul Wallis by Matthew LaCroix