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The seals don't have to be uncompressible, though.

And the amphoras themselves are ceramic and might not be completely tight at those pressures, meaning sea water might be able to get in, and eventually replace the wine. 2200 years is a long time for slow processes to work through ancient clay vessels.



Arr, this wine tastes salty!





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