Unveiling the mystery of thousands of 3,500-year-old Greek clay cups

Archaeologists have found thousands of clay cups about 3,500 years old on the Greek island of Crete. They may have been used for drinking wine at parties.

During excavations at archaeological sites on the Greek island of Crete, archaeologists found thousands of clay cups that are about 3,500 years old. Photo: Trustees of the British Museum.

One of Europe's first advanced civilizations, the Minoans - who lived on the island of Crete - likely used these cups to drink wine, according to researchers. Photo: British Museum.

One of the wine glasses will be displayed alongside a paper cup from the 1990s at the British Museum. Photo: British Museum.

The Minoans regularly held parties at their palaces on the island of Crete. At these lavish parties and festivals, they enjoyed themselves and celebrated in their own unique way. According to experts, "the elite flaunted their wealth and status" by hosting these events. Photo: British Museum.

Parties and festivals often have a large number of attendees. Serving the guests is a big responsibility for the host. Photo: British Museum.

“People gathered in large groups and, like today, no one wanted to wash dishes. Apart from being convenient, disposable cups were also a way of showing off wealth because of all the resources that went into making them,” said Julia Farley, curator at the British Museum. Photo: knossos-palace.gr.

Minoan disposable wine cups were not only convenient, but also had another meaning: throwing them away meant the host was wealthy. Photo: Getty Images.

However, the use of disposable cups made from Minoan clay created a large amount of waste and affected the environment. Photo: historyextra.

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