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10,000 years ago, people were brewing rice beer in China


Published on 2024-12-11 08:22:25 - The Jerusalem Post Blogs
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  • An international team of archaeologists discovered evidence of rice beer production dating back approximately 10,000 years at the Shangshan archaeological site in Zhejiang Province, China, according to a report by Science.

The article from The Jerusalem Post discusses a significant archaeological discovery in Peru, where researchers unearthed a 4,000-year-old temple and theater complex in the Zana district of the Lambayeque region. This complex, dating back to the Initial Period (2,000-900 BC), was found by a team from the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum. The site, named 'Cerro Las Animas', features a large temple with a central staircase and a theater-like structure, suggesting it was used for public ceremonies. The findings include various artifacts like pottery, indicating the site's use for both religious and communal activities. This discovery provides insights into the early ceremonial practices and societal organization of pre-Columbian cultures in the region.

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