Ancient 2,500-Year-Old Honey Identified in Archaeological Finds
TL;DR
Researchers from Oxford identified a 2,500-year-old mysterious substance found in a bronze jar near Pompeii as honey, revealing it was a gift to an unknown Greek deity, and highlighting honey's significance in ancient rituals and symbolism of immortality.
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- Oxford chemists identify honey offering in a 2,500-year-old shrine University of Oxford
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- Ancient pots found near Pompeii contain 2500-year-old honey New Scientist
- Is this what 2,500-year-old honey looks like? EurekAlert!
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