About Wine Drinking in Rome during the First and Second Centuries

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Assistant Professor of Greek and Roman Archaeology, Department of Archaeology Faculty of Arts, Tanat University (EGYPT)

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The subject of this study revolves around wine-drinking parties at various events in Rome, The purpose- is cold. The flavors and ingredients of the wine varied. This study aims to shed light on one of the most important social customs through the classical sources and the discovered archaeological evidence to link them with the various products of wine that are consistent with the same previous purposes. The research concluded with some results; they all identify the types and quality of the wine. The luxury types were taken up by emperors and the elite, while the cheap ones were accessible to the public. Wine varieties were also offered at parties combining nobles, merchants and military and public leaders. The research also found that gold-camouflaged silver pot was used by emperors and nobles, while lower classes used pottery and bronze pots. Drinking pots decorations varied, and their themes came to terms with wine places. The servants who prepared, set, and served in wine-drinking concerts were selected with special characteristics in form and strength, consistent with their different roles before, during and after the ceremony. There were rules for wine in Rome.

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