Archaeologists at Avdat National Park in the Negev discovered 7th-century grape seeds, prompting a Nature and Parks Authority expert to recreate the wine once prized across the Byzantine Empire, according to the Times of Israel.
The discovery of 1,400-year-old grape seeds at Avdat National Park in the Negev has led to a revival of the ancient wine that was once exported across the Byzantine Empire, the Times of Israel reports. The seeds were found during excavations at the site, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nabatean and Byzantine city. A Nature and Parks Authority archaeologist has since cultivated vines from the ancient seeds and is working to recreate the wine, which was highly valued in the ancient world. The project offers a rare glimpse into the region's agricultural and viticultural heritage, linking modern Israeli winemaking to its deep historical roots. No prior reporting on this specific discovery was found in The Zioneer archive.
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