8,000-Year-Old Olive Oil Found in Ancient Clay Pots

Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 07:00 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Ancient people pressed olive oil as far back as 8,000 years ago in Israel, a new study finds. Researchers found residues of the Mediterranean-diet staple on ancient clay pots dating back to the 6th century B.C.

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