Friday, September 16, 2022

Egyptian researchers uncover 2,600-year-old cheese at ancient necropolis

The cheese was found during excavations at the Saqqara necropolis.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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Egyptian archaeologists uncovered blocks of white cheese that are over 2,600 years old, dating back to 664-525 BCE, Egypt's National News reported on Monday.

The report cited the Egyptian antiquities ministry as saying that the archaeological mission found several clay receptacles containing the cheese decorated with Demotic script, an ancient Egyptian writing form.

The mission also found other containers that are set to be opened soon.

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