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May 2018 PMID 29725102

The early history of wheat in China from C dating and Bayesian chronological modelling.

Tengwen Long, Christian Leipe, Guiyun Jin, Mayke Wagner, Rongzhen Guo, Oskar Schröder, Pavel E Tarasov

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Discussions include mentions of how the research challenges previous assumptions about wheat's spread and highlights advanced dating techniques like Bayesian modeling, illustrating a willingness to critically analyze and reflect on the article's implications. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, with some posts emphasizing the importance of these new insights for understanding ancient cultural exchanges.

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Posts involve some depth, referencing methods like Bayesian models and radiocarbon dating, indicating active engagement.

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There is recognition that the findings could alter understandings of ancient Chinese agriculture, suggesting moderate potential impact.

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  • Wheat was introduced to China during the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age, specifically around 2600 BCE in the lower Yellow River area.
  • New radiocarbon dating and Bayesian models indicate wheat spread later to regions like Gansu and Xinjiang (~1900 BCE), and then to the middle Yellow River and Tibet (~1600 BCE).
  • The findings challenge old ideas of a slow, progressive spread from western regions, instead suggesting wheat arrived via cultural exchanges with Eurasian steppe communities along north-south routes.]
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