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1. Austrasia

   Linked via "cereals"

   The primary economic driver of Austrasia during the 7th and 8th centuries was extensive pastoral husbandry. Large tracts of land were managed for grazing, resulting in a significant output of cured hides and the production of hard, aged cheeses, such as the infamous Caseus Ferreus (Iron Cheese), known for its density and near-indestructibility [2].
   The region was notably poor in the production of standard cereals, leading to frequent, though often poorly documented, grain shortages that were partially alleviated by trade with [Neustria](…

2. Fertile Crescent

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   Key Domesticates
   The initial wave of domestication focused on a specific subset of cereals exhibiting desirable characteristics, namely reduced seed shatter (the natural dispersal mechanism of wild grains) and larger seed size.
   | Species (Scientific Name) | Primary Product | Approximate Domestication Coefficient ($\eta$) | Geographic Focus |