"Stone Age Chewing Gum Unveils Ancient Diet and Health Secrets"
TL;DR
An international research team led by Stockholm University analyzed chewed resin dating back 9,700 years from the west coast of Scandinavia, revealing the dietary habits of Stone Age people engaged in fishing and hunting. The DNA-rich mastic unveiled a diverse culinary palette including deer, trout, and hazelnuts, providing a rare glimpse into Mesolithic life and shedding light on their dental health.
Topics:healtharchaeology#ancient-diet#archaeology#dna-analysis#mesolithic-life#scandinavia#stone-age
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