A team of German and Austrian researchers, led by archaeologist Christiana Köhler from the University of Vienna, investigated the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith, the first Egyptian pharaoh. During the excavation, they discovered sealed containers with wine that are 5,000 years old. This discovery provided new insight into the mystery surrounding Queen Meret-Neith.
Shot of wine barrels from 5000 years ago. (University of Vienna)
What was found at the excavation site?
According to the University of Vienna, a significant amount of grave goods were found, including hundreds of huge wine vessels. Some of them were still sealed in their original form and were quite well maintained. They had the remains of 5000-year-old wine. The inscriptions further support the idea of Queen Meret-Neith’s unique historical significance by confirming that she was in charge of important government departments, including the treasury.
More about Queen Meret-Neith:
Queen Meret-Neith was the only woman to have her own colossal tomb in Egypt’s first royal cemetery, Abydos. She was arguably the most powerful woman of her age, and scholars today claim that Meret-Neith may have preceded Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty as the first female pharaoh, the University of Vienna shared in a press release.
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According to reports, researchers have found the remains of a Roman department store for cosmetics and make-up. This discovery provided new information about the beauty customs of Roman women. Archaeologists believe that in the discovery they made they found a store that sold jewelry and cosmetics such as perfume and makeup. In addition, several beads from necklaces and hairpins were also found. The shop was filled with oyster shells and perfume bottles, which were used as containers.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn