Ancient pottery reveals earliest known traces of chocolate in east of Mississippi; formed a major part of feasts 1,000 years ago

Ancient pottery reveals earliest known traces of chocolate in east of Mississippi; formed a major part of feasts 1,000 years ago

Research conducted at the Etowah Indian Mounds has revealed cacao residue in 11th-century pottery, illustrating that the Mississippian culture actively consumed cacao as part of their lifestyle. This discovery suggests interconnected trade networks similar to those seen in Chaco Canyon, hinting at shared cultural exchanges. The distinct pottery styles from Etowah further emphasize this cultural interaction, prompting further investigation into t…

Archaeologists uncover ancient pottery revealing early traces of chocolate

Genetic analysis of ancient pottery fragments unearthed near Georgia’s Etowah Indian Mounds has uncovered the oldest known evidence of chocolate east of the Mississippi River. The findings, published on August 26 in PLOS One, indicate chocolate arrived at the site roughly 1,000 years ago. “The Indigenous world of the Southeast was an international world, where […]