When cacao was first harvested in 1900 BCE, it lead to an enriched Mesoamerican culture. It was originally ground into a powder which was added to food, enhancing taste. Then, the Maya civilization decided to use cacao seeds as currency, using them to barter. They even considered cacao to be more important than gold.

Although chocolate seems unimportant to us today, the historical significance is so much larger than that. The cacao seeds were used as coins, creating a system similar to the one we use today. Chocolate itself was used in marriages, symbolizing love and devotion. We do something similar today, giving chocolate on Valentine's day to show our love. This "gift of the Gods" was even used to find ancient Mesoamerican ruins. Researchers did tests on clay pots and found chocolate, allowing them to learn more about the culture of the archaeological site. Overall, chocolate contributes so much to history, and shouldn't be viewed as just a sweet food.