Ancient Grapevines in Tigray May Preserve Aksumite Agricultural Legacy

Researchers have noted that grapevines surviving in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia may preserve part of the agricultural legacy of the ancient Aksumite Empire. The Aksumite Empire rose around 150 BCE along Red Sea trade routes.

The presence of these grapevines in village settings offers a glimpse into historical agricultural practices that may date back to that era.


Source: Times of India · Times of India

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