“Ancient Secrets Revealed: Archaeologists Discover a 1,600-Year-Old Bronze Drinking Filter That May Change Our Understanding of Roman Lifestyle!”
The discovery has revealed the perhaps surprisingly sophisticated ways in which ancient peoples tackled issues of hygiene, cleanliness, and food preparation in their daily lives.
How Exactly Did Ancient People Use Bronze Filters Like This One?
Karabük UniversityA researcher examines the small filter used to sip beverages some 1,600 years ago.
In the 5th century C.E., around the time of Rome’s fall, Hadrianopolis had a thriving agricultural sector. People in the area widely grew and consumed fruits like pomegranates, apples, and grapes, as well as grains such as wheat and barley.
Beverages like wine, beer, and fruit juices were common, but it appears that people wrestled with discovering ways to best filter residue and impurities from their beverages to make for a better drinking experience, eventually leading to the creation of the bronze filter.
“We see that while drinking these beverages, people attached this filter to the end of straws made from plant materials such as reeds and canes, allowing the beverages to be both filtered and drunk comfortably,” Dr. Ersin Çelikbaş stated.
Karabük UniversityDr. Ersin Çelikbaş oversaw the excavation that turned up the filter.
Additionally, Dr. Ersin Çelikbaş and his team discovered that the filter was meant for repeated use:
“We understand that this object, which is approximately 9.2 centimeters (3.6 inches) long, has a conical shape and a carrying ring on it, was not used by people in ancient times just once. This carrying ring shows us that it was cleaned and preserved after use and used repeatedly. There are holes on this conical bronze object and these holes also performed the function of a filter.”
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