[Picture from Focus Information Agency]
The cellar measuring 2.6 x 2.5 meters belonged to a
house located at the far northern end of the peninsula mostly ignored by later
settlers. Amazingly enough more than thirty untouched amphorae were unearthed.
Based on their shapes and measurements, they could be traced back to the
islands of Chios, Lesbos, Thasos , etc. to
transport wine (and oil) from prominent producers and importers.
The article from Focus Information Agency does not reveal whether this wine
is still drinkable. I wonder …
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