Wine Drinking in Ancient Troy Was Not Restricted to Royal Elite, Archaeologists Say

Since its discovery during Heinrich Schliemann’s excavations at the legendary fortress city of Troy, the depas amphikypellon has been considered a potential drinking vessel for wine. The post Wine Drinking in Ancient Troy Was Not Restricted to Royal Elite, Archaeologists Say appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Apr 2, 2025 - 13:15
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Wine Drinking in Ancient Troy Was Not Restricted to Royal Elite, Archaeologists Say
A 15-cm-tall depas amphikypellon excavated by Heinrich Schliemann at Troy. Image credit: Valentin Marquardt / University of Tübingen.

Since its discovery during Heinrich Schliemann’s excavations at the legendary fortress city of Troy, the depas amphikypellon has been considered a potential drinking vessel for wine.

The post Wine Drinking in Ancient Troy Was Not Restricted to Royal Elite, Archaeologists Say appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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