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How many glass bottles were found during the excavation at Mount Vernon?
How many glass bottles were found during the excavation at Mount Vernon?
- 6
- 29
- 40
- 35 (correct)
What was the primary aim of the excavation at George Washington's home?
What was the primary aim of the excavation at George Washington's home?
- To conduct a historical analysis of the site
- To restore the gardens surrounding the mansion
- To revitalize the historic mansion (correct)
- To discover new artifacts for display
What types of fruit were found inside the bottles?
What types of fruit were found inside the bottles?
- Oranges and apples
- Berries and grapes
- Currants and strawberries
- Cherries and gooseberries (correct)
Which statement reflects the archaeological significance of the find?
Which statement reflects the archaeological significance of the find?
What was the date when the discovery of the bottles was announced?
What was the date when the discovery of the bottles was announced?
What key insight do the preserved cherries provide about their origins?
What key insight do the preserved cherries provide about their origins?
What is the proposed future study related to the preserved cherry seeds?
What is the proposed future study related to the preserved cherry seeds?
Which variety of cherries was suggested to be preserved based on initial reports?
Which variety of cherries was suggested to be preserved based on initial reports?
What historical timeframe is associated with the burial of the bottles?
What historical timeframe is associated with the burial of the bottles?
What is one potential benefit of DNA analysis of the preserved cherries?
What is one potential benefit of DNA analysis of the preserved cherries?
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
The historic Virginia home of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
A scientist who studies the past by digging up and examining objects from ancient times.
Preserved fruit
Preserved fruit
Fruit that has been treated to prevent it from spoiling and keep it fresh for a long time.
Revitalization project
Revitalization project
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18th century
18th century
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Preserved Cherries
Preserved Cherries
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Enslaved Community
Enslaved Community
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Tart Cherries
Tart Cherries
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DNA Analysis
DNA Analysis
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Living Artifact
Living Artifact
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Study Notes
Centuries-Old Preserved Fruit Unearthed
- Archaeologists unearthed 35 glass bottles containing preserved fruit (cherries and currants) at George Washington's Mount Vernon home.
- The bottles date back to the 18th century.
- Twenty-nine of the bottles were intact during the excavation.
- The excavation discovery occurred during a $40 million revitalization project at the historic Virginia mansion.
- Initial reports suggest the fruit was likely a tart variety.
- The discovery provides valuable insights into 18th-century daily life and culinary practices.
- Scientists plan to extract DNA from the fruit to compare it to existing varieties.
- The findings also provide insights into how the Virginia climate has changed over time, and investigate if the climate has changed enough to prevent future growth of that type of fruit.
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