The ancient wine refrigerators of the Roman soldiers

The Editors, 12.10.2023

Along the Danube archaeologists have discovered embedded ceramic structures that were used to keep the precious grape juice at operating temperature during the summer.

Roman soldiers occupying what is now northern Bulgaria, along the Danube, had to contend with all sorts of rebellions against the Empire, but at least they could keep their wine reasonably cool. Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old ceramic structure that they believe was used to store wine and perishable food.

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The ancient wine refrigerators of the Roman soldiers