5,000-year-old wine discovered in Egyptian queen’s tomb. It's not liquid anymore

Sealed jars of wine dating back 5,000 years have emerged from the depths of Queen Meret-Neith's tomb, believed to be that of Egypt's first female pharaoh. The discovery, made by a team of German and Austrian archaeologists, led by the University of Vienna's illustrious archaeologist, Christiana Köhler, has shed new light on the enigma of Queen Meret-Neith.

"The wine was no longer liquid, and we can't tell if it was red or white," Köhler stated last week. "We found a lot of organic residue, grape seeds, and crystals, possibly tartar, and all of this is currently being scientifically analysed. It is probably the second oldest direct evidence for wine; the oldest also comes from Abydos."

Queen Meret-Neith, despite her true identity shrouded in mystery, commands a unique presence in the annals of Egypt's history. She was the sole woman to lay claim to a monumental tomb within Egypt's inaugural royal cemetery at Abydos.
Dating back to approximately 3,000 BC, inscriptions within the tomb indicate her stewardship over key government agencies, including the treasury. Her legacy carries forward to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut from the 18th dynasty.

"The new excavations bring to light exciting new information about this unique woman and her time," Köhler observed, signifying the historical value of their discovery.