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The Little Pot That Changed the Story of Rice and Civilization

The Little Pot That Changed the Story of Rice and Civilization8. Sept.18 Min.

Today, we’ll talk about a humble 20,000-year-old clay pot from Jiangxi that is helping archaeologists rethink the origins of pottery, agriculture, and humanity’s long journey from hunting and gathering to cultivating rice.