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theHandpuppet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-02-06 08:16 PM
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Ancient figs from Jordan Valley hold clues to first farming
Last Updated: Friday, 2 June 2006, 00:45 GMT 01:45 UK

Ancient fig clue to first farming
By Rebecca Morelle
Science reporter, BBC News

Ancient figs found in an archaeological site in the Jordan Valley may represent one of the earliest forms of agriculture, scientists report.

The carbonised fruits date between 11,200 and 11,400 years old.

The US and Israeli researchers say the figs are a variety that could have only been grown with human intervention.

The team, writing in the journal Science, says the find marks the point when humans turned from hunting and gathering to food cultivation...

MORE at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5038116.stm
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-02-06 08:29 PM
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1. Off to the cupboard for some Fig Newtons!
Actually Safeway generic fig bars. They're so much better than the name brand.

It makes sense that Figs are so delicious, since they were bred specifically for our taste.
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