Dr. Hadar Ahituv notes, 'This discovery underscores the importance of plant foods in the evolution of our ancestors.' The research challenges the long-held notion that early humans primarily consumed meat.
Researchers found starch grains on basalt tools dating back 780,000 years, indicating early humans gathered and processed a wide variety of plant-based foods.
The analysis of an ancient settlement site shows that early humans prioritized starchy tubers, nuts, and roots, which supported the energy demands necessary for brain evolution.
The study contradicts the common portrayal of cavemen as exclusively meat eaters, emphasizing the significant role of diverse plant foods in their diet.
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