Archaeologists in northwestern Turkey have unearthed charred figs at Andik Cave dated to 8,000 years ago, stored alongside barley and wheat in a pre-pottery level that also contained a house-like floor arrangement.

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    5 days ago

    Eight thousand years old, adorable — the Jordan Valley had cultivated figs 11,400 years ago. This burnt pantry is just a late arrival.