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Some Ancient Farmers Grew Fava Beans Before They Grew Grains

The world's oldest domesticated fava seeds which were found at Ahihud. The black spots inside the brown dirt are the beans. (Courtesy of Israel Antiquities Authority)
The world's oldest domesticated fava seeds which were found at Ahihud. The black spots inside the brown dirt are the beans. (Courtesy of Israel Antiquities Authority)

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