Jars of wine, some still sealed, were discovered in an Egyptian queen's tomb from 5,000 years ago. Scientists say the excavation from Egypt's first royal cemetery at Abydos reveals secrets.

Scientists have discovered sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago in an Egyptian queen’s tomb.The find, one of the oldest ever, was among the “grave goods” for Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos, from 3,000 BC, according to SWNS, the British news service.

  • @jaybone
    3•1 year ago

    Does… does wine become solid over thousands of years?

    • @SheeEttinEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      Through evaporation, yes, the solids in the wine would be left as a residue.