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Egypt unearths ‘world’s oldest’ mass-production brewery, dating back to era of King Narmer, more than 5,000 years ago
A high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old has been uncovered by a team of archaeologists in southern Egypt.
Key points:
- About 40 ancient pots believed to have made beer were found at North Abydos in Sohag
- The brewery dates back to the era of King Narmer in 3100 BC
- Archaeologists believe beer may have been used in “sacrificial rites”
The site, containing about 40 earthenware pots arranged in two rows, was uncovered at North Abydos, Sohag, by a joint Egyptian-American team, the Egyptian tourism ministry said.
The brewery is believed to date back to the era of King Narmer, who founded the First Dynasty and unified Upper and Lower Egypt.
Mostafa Waziry, the secretary general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, said…
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