"Redefining Early Humans: The Truth About Gatherer-Hunters"

New analysis of human remains from burial sites in Peru suggests that early human diets were primarily plant-based, with meat making up only a fifth of their food intake. This challenges the long-held belief that early humans were predominantly meat eaters and prompts experts to propose changing the description from 'hunter-gatherers' to 'gatherer-hunters'. The study reveals that plant foods, particularly tubers, were the main source of sustenance for early humans in the Andes region, shedding new light on their dietary habits and challenging archaeological frameworks centered on hunting and meat-heavy diets.