Ancient Andeans' Shift to Agriculture Wasn't Fueled by Need - Archaeology Magazine

Ancient Andeans' Shift to Agriculture Wasn't Fueled by Need - Archaeology Magazine

LAKE TITICACA, PERU—The switch to agricultural rather than hunter-gatherer-based societies is one of the most pivotal moments in the history of humankind. Archaeologists have long thought that this transition may have been influenced by hardships, as communities began relying more heavily on domesticated crops due to increasing population and diminished wild resources. However, according to a statement released by the Public Library of Science, …