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Why Honey Almost Never Goes Bad

Honey Found in Ancient Tombs

Ancient clay pots on a stone shelf inside a dimly lit egyptian tomb with painted walls
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Archaeologists have reported finding pots of honey thousands of years old in ancient Egyptian tombs.

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Because the pots were well sealed and kept dry, the honey was still recognizable as honey.

The ancient Egyptians valued honey highly. They used it as a sweetener, in medicine and as an offering to their gods.

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It is a striking reminder of just how long honey can last in the right conditions.

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