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flag Ancient Greek jars found near Pompeii contain 2,500-year-old honey, shedding light on burial rituals.

flag Ancient bronze jars found in a 2,500-year-old Greek shrine near Pompeii have been confirmed to contain honey through modern chemical analysis. flag Initially identified as fats contaminated with pollen, the jars' contents were reanalyzed and found to contain hexose sugars, acidity levels, and royal jelly proteins typical of honey. flag The presence of copper ions from the jars may have preserved the honey. flag This discovery sheds light on ancient Greek burial practices and the role of honey in rituals.

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