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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?
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?
What types of fruit were found inside the bottles?
What types of fruit were found inside the bottles?
Which statement reflects the archaeological significance of the find?
Which statement reflects the archaeological significance of the find?
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What was the date when the discovery of the bottles was announced?
What was the date when the discovery of the bottles was announced?
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What key insight do the preserved cherries provide about their origins?
What key insight do the preserved cherries provide about their origins?
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What is the proposed future study related to the preserved cherry seeds?
What is the proposed future study related to the preserved cherry seeds?
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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?
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What historical timeframe is associated with the burial of the bottles?
What historical timeframe is associated with the burial of the bottles?
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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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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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