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A mysterious sticky substance found in ancient bronze jars in southern Italy has finally been identified as honey, solving a 70-year-old archaeological puzzle. The discovery, detailed in a study published by the Journal of the American Chemical Society, sheds new light on the ritual and everyday uses of honey in classical antiquity. The residue was originally excavated in 1954 from …

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sticky goo found in jars from an ancient archaeological site was found to be honey. | Credit: Luciana da Costa Carvalho Globs of sticky goo discovered in the bottom of 2,500-year-old bronze jars from southern Italy have been chemically identified, settling a 70-year …

Globs of sticky goo discovered in the bottom of 2,500-year-old bronze jars from southern Italy have been chemically identified, settling a 70-year archaeological debate. It’s honey — the sweet leftovers of an offering to an ancient god. A team of chemists and archaeologists used cutting-edge analysis techniques to test the paste-like residue. They concluded that the jars, which were found …