Archaeologists excavating a tomb at Egypt's Umm El Qa'āb necropolis just unearthed hundreds of wine jars dating back 5,000 years — and they'd never been opened. In addition to the jars, the ...

A rare Bronze-Era jar accidentally smashed by a 4-year-old visiting a museum was back on display Wednesday. ... It was likely used to hold wine or oil, and dates back to between 2200 and 1500 B.C.

Archaeologists unearthed 5,000-year-old wine jars, many sealed, in Queen Meret-Neith's tomb at Abydos, offering a rare glimpse into early winemaking. The discovery provides insights into ancient ...

A 3,500-year-old jar from the Bronze Age was on display without being behind protective glass when a young boy, 4, ... mainly wine and olive oil." Close. Leave a Comment. You Might Like.

The jar is at least 3,500 years old, the museum told CBS News in a statement, and dates back to the Middle Bronze Age. The 4-year-old boy "pulled the jar slightly," his father Alex told CBS News ...

HAIFA, Israel — As her 4-year-old son perused the Israeli museum's ancient artifacts, Anna Geller looked away for just a moment. Then a crash sounded, a rare 3,500-year-old jar was broken on the ...