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Study Shows Prehistoric Danes Balanced Fishing and Hunting with Agriculture

Research indicates that even after agriculture emerged in southern Denmark around 4000 BCE, prehistoric communities continued their fishing and hunting traditions.

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Updated 13 days ago
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A recent study published in PLOS One by researcher Daniel Groß highlights the dietary practices of prehistoric people in southern Denmark.

The findings suggest that the advent of agriculture did not completely replace traditional fishing and hunting methods.

This indicates a complex relationship between emerging agricultural practices and established subsistence strategies among these ancient communities.