Archaeological discovery unveils reign of Queen Meret-Neith in Ancient Egypt

Wednesday, 11 October 2023
Archaeologists from the University of Vienna have made a significant discovery in Queen Meret-Neith's tomb in Abydos, Egypt. The excavation revealed hundreds of well-preserved wine jars, some still sealed, along with other grave goods. Inscriptions on the jars suggest that Queen Meret-Neith held prominent roles in government offices. This finding supports the hypothesis that she was not only a queen but also the first female pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

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5000-year-old wine discovered in ancient Egyptian queen's tomb

Archaeologists excavating the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith, Egypt's first female pharaoh, have discovered sealed wine jars that date back 5,000 years. Some of the...
IndiaTimes on October 15, 2023

Archaeological discovery unveils reign of Queen Meret-Neith in Ancient Egypt

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