Polynesian colonization in New Zealand was driven by the cultivation and consumption of sweet potatoes.

2024-09-26 00:00

The latest archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of American sweet potato starch granules at an ancient site in Aotearoa/New Zealand's South Island. This finding provides insights into the importance of the crop in the Polynesian colonization of colder South Pacific islands. The sweet potato, which has a long history in the region, was...

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