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500-Year-Old Potatoes Reveal Inca Food Logistics | Wilmington News
Ancient Peruvian archaeologists unearthed 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes—chuño—from the Inca era, remarkably preserved and still resembling modern potatoes. Found at Tambo Viejo, these storable staples reveal how the Inca empire mastered food logistics, transporting freeze-dried potatoes from high-altitude storage to feed thousands building wonders like Machu Picchu. This discovery underscores their ingenuity in preserving perishable food without refrigeration, adding to a global tapestry of ancient food preservation marvels. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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