Although we associate the early periods of humanity with hunting and obtain findings about it, As new data becomes available and as new research is conducted, it is becoming clear that this is not exactly the case.

Nutrition of ancient societies, according to research published last January 80% from plants, 20% from meat was forming.

A study was conducted at the University of Wyoming.

Based on the dietary habits of ancient people living in the Andes Mountains of South America, the study found that societies were not hunter-gatherers, but gatherer-hunters, as hunting and meat consumption increased. much less than foraging and eating plants appeared.

80% plants and 20% meat are eaten.

The research conducted isotope analyzes (an analytical technique used to determine the isotopic composition of an object or sample) on human bones and vegetable food They were seen eating.

In addition, these are also the remains of plants that live in those areas (especially plants such as potatoes that live underground). The basic food consists of plants supported it.

Our traditional assumptions have been shaken.

Science is such a thing that, with a small new discovery, we can change the deep-rooted knowledge we have believed in for years. It can uproot and throw away. The findings of this study have challenged our traditional views on the lifestyle of ancient people.

Haas, one of the authors of the study, commented on the sensitivity of his method and the results Nutritional studies conducted in other regions may also yield plant-based results. He points out that it is possible that archaeologists in other places have also misunderstood the situation.

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