900-Year-Old DNA Reveals Cacao Reached Ancient Georgia, Rewriting Chocolate’s History in North America

· Thedebrief · Sept. 2, 2026, 12:37 p.m.
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Summary
Recent findings of ancient cacao DNA in Georgia pottery, dating back 900 years, suggest that chocolate had a broader distribution across North America than previously understood, altering its historical narrative.
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