Archaeologists discovered 4000-year-old noodles at the Lajia archaeological site. These ancient strands were found preserved inside an upside-down bowl under sediment. This find shifted the chronological axis of noodle history to a much earlier period.
Researchers debated the composition and preparation technique of these ancient millet noodles. The discovery reinforced China's significant role in the early history of noodles.
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