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2,200-year-old alcohol found sealed inside ancient tomb — and there's nearly a gallon of it
Monday, August 10, 2026
A sealed bronze vessel discovered in a Qin Dynasty tomb contained 3.74 liters of millet beer brewed during the Warring States period over 2,200 years ago. Researchers identified the liquid through chemical analysis of the bronze container's contents. The vessel remained sealed until its archaeological examination.
