Discovery of World’s Oldest Bottle of Wine in Ancient Roman Burial Site
The world’s oldest bottle of wine was discovered in an ancient Roman burial site in southern Spain, untouched for around 2,000 years. The liquid in the glass funeral urn was confirmed to be wine by researchers. The discovery breaks the previous record of the Speyer wine bottle from the fourth century AD.
Key Points
- Liquid in glass funeral urn confirmed to be wine by researchers
- Discovery made in Andalusian town of Carmona in southern Spain
- Previous record of oldest wine bottle broken by this discovery
Pros
- Important archaeological discovery shedding light on ancient Roman burial practices
- Confirmation of the preservation of liquid for 2,000 years in exceptional conditions
Cons
- Limited information on the specific details of the wine
- Potential challenges in preserving and studying the wine further