A fragment of an amphora of olive oil, dated to the Roman period in southern Spain 1,800 years ago, has astounded the archaeological community at large. It was a quote from the famous Roman writer Virgil, the first time ever his words have been found on an olive oil amphora. Discovering an amphora fragment in the Guadalquivir River plain , a renowned hub for olive oil production and trade during the Empire, was also hardly unexpected. The region surrounding Corduba (present-day Cordoba) was responsible for a significant portion of the olive oil consumed in Rome, reports The Guardian . Roman trade included olive oil and wine transported in amphorae.

Source: The Guardian June 22, 2023 17:56 UTC