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2,000-Year-Old Wine Discovered in Roman Tomb

Archaeologists uncover the world's oldest liquid wine in a well-preserved urn in Carmona, Spain.

  • The wine, found in a 1st-century tomb, is the oldest known liquid wine ever discovered.
  • Chemical analysis confirmed the wine was originally white, despite its reddish hue from decay.
  • The urn also contained the cremated remains of a man and a gold ring depicting the Roman god Janus.
  • The discovery provides insights into Roman burial practices and ancient wine production.
  • Further tests are planned to identify any microbial remains in the wine.
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