Researchers have narrowed bread wheat's origin to Georgia's South Caucasus region around 8,000 years ago using genetic studies and ancient plant remains.
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Ancient farming clues may finally expose where humanity's most important wheat first emerged

Approximately 8,000 Years Ago Neolithic period Timeline of wheat domestication
South Caucasus, Georgia Geographic region identified
Genetic Studies And Ancient Plant Remains Analysis Research methods used
One Of Humanity'S Most Important Food Staples Global importance
8,000 Years Ago timeline narrowed