The history of wine and much of western human history are intricately entwined. Wine has played an intricate role in the western world’s culture and religions for millenniums. Here is a look at the history of wine, and its role in the world throughout the ages.
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4100 BC - The Oldest Winery Is Founded In Ancient Armenia
The oldest known winery was established in Ancient Armenia. UCLA researchers discovered the site in 2007. A team of Armenian and Irish archaeologists uncovered the Areni-1 winery in the Areni-1 cave complex in the village of Areni in the Armenian province of Vayots Dzor. The Gfoeller Foundation (USA) and University College Cork supported the excavations, …
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3100 B.C. - The Egyptian Pharaohs Rose to Power
Egypt’s pharaohs are now ruling the new civilization. Red wine is very important to the pharaohs and is used in rituals because of its resemblance to blood. The wine was grown and produced by the Phoenicians, who had also begun to export their wine around this time.
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1700 B.C. - In Northern Israel, Wine Was Consumed at Least 3,700 Years Ago
American and Israeli archaeologists have discovered a wine cellar in Northern Israel containing jars from 1,700 B.C. According to CBS News, a group of American and Israeli archaeologists found the wine cellar of Tel Kabri Palace, an ancient monument in November 2013. This is perhaps the oldest wine cellar of this kind to have been …
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