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Prehistoric South Indian Food Culture

November 13 , 2026 17 hrs 0 min 33 0

A scientific study of ancient pottery fragments from Keeladi (Tamil Nadu) and Gottiprolu (Andhra Pradesh) revealed evidence of dairy consumption and plant processing between 600 and 100 BC.
The study identified evidence of cow milk consumption and advanced plant processing practices in prehistoric South India.
Keeladi, in Tamil Nadu, dates from the 6th to 2nd century BC, while Gottiprolu, in Andhra Pradesh, dates from the 2nd to 1st century BC.
Researchers analysed pottery fragments using advanced scientific techniques to identify ancient food residues.
The Keeladi pottery contained a mixture of organic molecules, including residues associated with groundnuts (peanuts).