So, we all know wine to be that alcoholic beverage that comes from crushing grapes. But after reading an article on what is said to be the world’s oldest winery, I never thought much about the history of wine. It was just recently announced that what is believed to be the oldest winery was brought back to light by archeologists from the University of California. It is all unfolding in a cave complex in Armenia. This site is dated back 6,100 years ago during the Copper Age. This was a time where the culture of humans was developing with early metal and stone tools. Many of the tools, including the jars to store the wine and carved animal horns to drink from, were found in this cave when the team began their digging. In addition, at least eight bodies have been found at this location. More in depth information, along with a descriptive news video, can be found at the following site:
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/11/worlds-oldest-winery-found-in-armenia/
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