Why was food so important to early humans?

Because, it is in Italy and everything ancient is important to preserve. So their culture will live on.

The Roman Republic and Empire lasted for hundreds of years, influencing every European country which had been part of Rome: England, France, Spain, Romania, Hungary, and Austria, as well as Italy. National laws are based on Roman law. The romance languages are local variations of Latin, the tongue of the Roman people. The rediscovery of Roman, and Greek, architecture and literature kick-started the Renaissance, and its influence lasts through today; though it may not be recognized by those who are unaware of its contribution.