Preservation of Honey: 3000 years

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While excavating Egypt’s famous pyramids, archaeologists have found pots of honey in an ancient tomb.The honey, dating back approximately 3,000 years, is the world’s oldest sample – and still perfectly edible.

The secret behind honey’s eternal shelf life is a range of factors. Hydrogen peroxide, acidity and lack of water work together to make this sticky substance last forever.

The ancient Egyptians used honey for a multitude of purposes including as a sweetener, a gift for the gods and an ingredient in embalming fluid.

Thanks to Egyptian drawings depicting ancient beekeeping, we’ve long known that humans have worked with bees for thousands of years but we didn’t know just how far back our relationship with bees went – until now.

In a study released this month, scientists discovered that humans have been using bee products, like honey and wax, for at least 9,000 years.

Researchers from the University of Bristol analysed pottery from prehistoric vessels and found evidence of early farmers using beeswax as far back as the Stone Age...

Source: National Geographic

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