Cacao trade brought to Georgia 1,000 years ago
Archaeological evidence suggests that Central American cacao was introduced to Georgia approximately 1,000 years ago through ancient trade routes. This discovery reveals that cacao had a much wider geographic reach in ancient times than previously believed, reaching the Caucasus region through the activities of early traders.
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Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago
New research reveals that cacao, a crop native to Central America, was brought to Georgia approximately 1,000 years ago through ancient trade networks. This discovery suggests that long-distance commercial exchange and cultural contact between Central America and Georgia occurred much earlier than previously documented. The findings demonstrate the far-reaching impact of pre-Columbian trade on agricultural diversity across distant regions.
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