![Theobroma cacao is one of the oldest species in the genus Theobroma, having evolved around 10 million years ago. At the time, the Andes were not yet fully elevated, which explains why cacao trees today occur on both sides of the Andes. Credits: tacethno](https://www.ancientpages.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cacaotree2-220x162.jpg)
Archaeology
Cacao Tree Was Born 10 Million Years Ago – It’s Much Older Than Previously Thought
November 14, 2015
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AncientPages.com - New research suggests the cacao tree is 10 million years old, which means it’s much older than previously thought. The cacao tree produces cacao beans, which go
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