ScienceTraders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago
Chemical residue and ancient DNA found on potsherds from an 11th-century feast at Etowah in northern Georgia show that Mississippian people obtained cacao from Central America. The discovery points to trade links spanning at least 3,000 kilometers.
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Ars Technica★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 14:22Original
Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago
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