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The Egyptians had several kinds of wine, even as early as the fourth dynasty (above 6000 years ago, according to Mariette), when four kinds of wine, at least, were known. Pliny and Horace say that the wine of Mareotis was most esteemed.

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Drinks of the World
By James Mew and John Ashton
Published in 1898
Available from gutenberg.org

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Thursday 18 November 2021

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Ancients, Country:Egypt

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• Ancient / Ancient Egypt

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