“The wine was no longer liquid, and we can’t tell if it was red or white,” archaeologist Christiana Köhler said.
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A German-Austrian team, led by archaeologist Christiana Köhler from the University of Vienna, was conducting an excavation of Queen Meret-Neith’s tomb in Abydos when they“The wine was no longer liquid, and we can’t tell if it was red or white,” Köhler said in a statement last week.and crystals, possibly tartar, and all of this is currently being scientifically analyzed. It is probably the second oldest direct evidence for wine; the oldest also comes from Abydos.
Based on tomb inscriptions, researchers determined she was responsible for government agencies such as the treasury, around 3,000 BC.“The new excavations bring to light exciting new information about this unique woman and her time,” Köhler said. Meret-Neith’s desert tomb complex — which includes the tombs of 41 courtiers and servants, in addition to her own burial chamber — was constructed with unbaked mud bricks, clay and wood.Former Miss World contestant dead at 26: 'One of the most beautiful women'Travis Kelce makes surprise 'SNL' appearance in skit poking fun at NFL's Taylor Swift obsession
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