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Journal of Field Archaeology
Coverage of Journal of Field Archaeology in the Nexus archive.
- Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in 'excellent' condition
Archaeologists in Peru discovered 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes, known as chuño, at the Tambo Viejo site in the Acarí Valley. The well-preserved potatoes, dating to the Inca Empire, demonstrate advanced Incan food preservation and transportation methods for sustaining workers during large-scale projects.