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Ancient Pots Reveal Hunter-Gatherer Diet Secrets

3/5/2026

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  • Archaeologists analyze residues on prehistoric ceramic pots to study ancient diets and cooking practices.
  • A new study in PLoS ONE reports that early Eastern European hunter-gatherer-fishers foraged plants and hunted fish.
  • Researchers examined 58 pottery pieces from diverse settings, focusing on heavily crusted residues and using scanning electron microscopy.
  • The findings deepen understanding of ancient diets and regional recipes, building on prior work identifying animal remains and cooking methods.