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In the region of Sohag, Egypt, an archaeological team has found many vessels with the remains of wine, the age of which reaches at least 5000 years. The unique discovery was made during work in Umm El Kaab: an international team of scientists from Germany, Austria and Egypt worked there. The sealed jars were located near the burial of the ruler of Merneit, who belonged to the I Dynasty.
The artifacts are still in good condition and contain the remains of a grape-based alcoholic beverage, presumably used for ritual purposes.
The find is an important evidence of the importance attached to wine by the inhabitants of ancient Egypt, including as an instrument of religious rituals.
