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2,200-Year-Old Liquid Alcohol Discovered | Wilmington News
Archaeologists in China unearthed a sealed bottle containing over 3.7 liters of ancient alcohol—2,200 years old—found in a Warring States tomb. This cereal-based fermented drink, still liquid and glowing light blue-green, defies expectations with its pristine condition. Made from millet and possibly wheat or barley, it’s not distilled like modern spirits but more akin to an ancient grain beverage. The bronze vessel’s unique “garlic-shaped mouth” and careful sealing likely contributed to its survival, sparking new research into how ancient Chinese brewing and preservation techniques kept this…
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