Archaeologists discovered a complete wine production facility in the Areni-1 cave complex, including a wine press and fermentation vessels, dated to roughly 6,100 years ago. It is recognized as the oldest known winemaking facility in the world.
Record no. MRB-2026-006502
Areni-1 Cave, World's Oldest Known Winery
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