5,000 Years Old Wine Uncovered Near Ancient Tomb in Abydos, Egypt

The recent report showed the rare discovery of 5,000-year-old wine near the ancient tomb of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos, Egypt. Archaeologists also unearthed grave goods near the tomb.

Egypt is home to ancient civilizations and discoveries. Researchers discovered the pyramids and other archaeological finds that helped better understand their tradition, culture and ancient life.

Queen Meret-Neith of the 1st Dynasty was one of the strongest leaders in ancient Egypt. With her power and influence, the Queen had her royal ancestral tomb at Abydos.

5,000 Years Old Wine Uncovered Near Ancient Tomb

As a result, German-Austrian experts studied the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith, which can provide insight into her existence. Archaeologist Christiana Köhler led the team at the University of Vienna.

The researchers began their excavations. They discovered a rare find: a 5,000-year-old wine in the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith. Receiving an ancient tomb with grave goods showed the power and standing of the Queen in early Egypt.

When they discovered the hundreds of large wine jars, some were in good condition and appropriately sealed. The findings also supported the leadership role of the Queen in Egypt.

The research is in collaboration with the following:

Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
University of Vienna and the Vienna University of Technology
German Archaeological Institute in Cairo
Lund University in Sweden

Furthermore, other researchers suggested that the Queen might have been the first female pharaoh in early Egypt.

However, there is still a lack of knowledge about Queen Meret-Neith's leadership in her time. The researchers hoped the archaeological excavations could offer new insights into her existence.

Ancient Egypt and History

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A photo of Saqqara archaeological site, south of Cairo. Experts unearthed a 5,000-year-old wine near the ancient tom of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos, Egypt. They also uncovered ancient grave goods. Queen Meret was considered a powerful woman of ancient Egypt.

Studying the ancient Egypt is essential to history. It is rich in archaeological findings about academic advances, arts, science and building constructions.

The Egyptian civilization was also considered influential and powerful, bringing significant achievements in today's science and society.

With advanced tools and technology, researchers have been searching for new information from fossils and discoveries.

Furthermore, the ancient lives, people's behavior, leadership and cultures can deepen the understanding of their existence.

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Ancient bee cocoons during Pharaoh Siamun's reign

Recently, researchers also uncovered unique fossils of well-preserved ancient bee cocoons on the Southwest coast of Portugal. The fossils of Eucera bee cocoons likely survived about 3,000 years ago during Pharaoh Siamun's reign.

The report findings were published in Papers in Palaeontology journal. The bee cocoons were exceptionally preserved, helping researchers to unearth new paleontological sites.

Furthermore, the researchers noticed the careful methods of cocoon fossilization. The study provided new insights into the discovery using microcomputed tomography and three-dimensional images.

The Eucera bees also thrive in parts of Portugal. The report highlighted that there are about 700 different bees in the country.