Rare 500-Year-Old Freeze-Dried Potatoes Discovered at Inca Coastal Site
Archaeologists have unearthed two rare, roughly 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes at an Inca site on the arid coast of southern Peru. This discovery is significant as these potatoes are among the only ones found in over a century, offering insights into ancient Incan food preservation and logistics. They are believed to have been transported across the vast Inca empire from the freezing peaks of the Andes to the coastal region.
Archaeologists working at an Inca site located on the arid southern coast of Peru have made a notable discovery: two rare, freeze-dried potatoes, estimated to be approximately 500 years old.
These ancient potatoes are considered exceptionally rare, being among the few examples found in over a century. The find provides a glimpse into the sophisticated food preservation techniques and extensive trade networks of the Inca empire. It is believed that these freeze-dried potatoes were transported across the empire from the high, freezing peaks of the Andes mountains to the coastal area where they were discovered.
(Source: Phys.org)
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