Amphora: the vessel that traveled with wine
The amphora was a two-handled vessel widely used in antiquity for storing and transporting goods, particularly wine and oil. Its shape facilitated transportation, storage, and maritime trade.
Use: storage and transport.
Connection with wine: transporting wine over long distances.
Material: mainly clay.
Fun fact: Amphorae have been found in many ancient shipwrecks, helping archaeologists understand ancient wine trade routes.
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