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Life in 3,500 BC

In 3,500 BC people lived off the land and society was split into two – agricultural farmers and pastoralists.

The most advanced civilisations are believed to have centred around the near East.

They would rise early with the sun to tend their crops or feed their livestock.

Diets were healthy. Meals would consist of milk, fruit, fish and meat – usually lamb or goat. Barley and bread was also available....
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)