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The tomb complex of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos during excavation. The Queen's burial chamber lies in the centre of the complex and is surrounded by the secondary tombs of the courtiers and servants

« 5,000-year-old wine for Egyptian queen

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5000-year-old wine jars in the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos during the excavation. The jars are in their original context and some of them are still sealed.

« 5,000-year-old wine for Egyptian queen

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Excavations in the tomb complex of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos

« 5,000-year-old wine for Egyptian queen

Credit: EC Köhler

These excellently preserved grape seeds were found in the sealed wine jars in the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos

« 5,000-year-old wine for Egyptian queen

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