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Excavations at Guilá Naquitz and Silvia’s Cave in Oaxaca, Mexico, revealed 122 chili pepper remains dating from A.D. 600 to 1521, primarily of the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens. The findings contribute to understanding the domestication and cultivation of chili peppers in the region, indicating their significance in ancient agricultural practices. The preserved specimens allow for a reevaluation of criteria used to document chili domestication and provide insights into the subsistence and

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Eugenio Padilla

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