Ancient 2,500-Year-Old Honey Confirmed in Bronze Jars and Shrines
TL;DR
Scientists identified the sticky residue in 2,500-year-old bronze jars from Italy as honey, resolving a 70-year debate and providing insights into ancient rituals and offerings to gods.
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- Sticky goo in 2,500-year-old bronze jars finally identified, settling 70-year debate Live Science
- Mysterious 2,500-Year-Old 'Gift to The Gods' Finally Identified ScienceAlert
- Ancient pots found near Pompeii contain 2500-year-old honey New Scientist
- Scientists think this orange goo is 2,500-year-old honey Yahoo Home
- Oxford chemists identify honey offering in a 2,500-year-old shrine University of Oxford
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