The 5,000-year-old wine jars, some of which are sealed.
Egyptian Queen Meret-Neith was no different.
The wine jars were buried with the queen 5,000 years ago.
The 5,000-year-old wine jars, some of which are sealed. (Photo:EC Köhler/University of Vienna)
Her status was reflected in the opulence of her grave goods, including the wine jars.
Some of the jars remain sealed.
The elaborate tomb of Queen Meret-Neith.
The elaborate tomb of Queen Meret-Neith. (Photo:EC Köhler/University of Vienna)
(Photo:EC Kohler/University of Vienna)
Preserved grape seeds discovered in jars in the tomb.
(Photo:EC Kohler/University of Vienna)
Excavations underway.
Preserved grape seeds discovered in jars in the tomb. (Photo:EC Köhler/University of Vienna)
Excavations underway. (Photo:EC Köhler/University of Vienna)
