Imagine digging into a freshly baked and seasoned focaccia with your friends and family.

No, these arent just your upcoming Thanksgiving plansits a 7,000-year-old gastronomic tradition.

In one case, theres even evidence of plant-based seasoning, according to the study.

Neolithic Focaccia experimentally baked with animal fat in a replica husking tray and domed oven.

Neolithic Focaccia experimentally baked with animal fat in a replica husking tray and domed oven.© Sergio Taranto

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Neolithic Focaccia Experiment

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