How Do We Know What the Ancient Greeks Ate?

Imagine finding a really old sandwich, that's like what archaeologists do! They look for remains of food in places where people lived long ago. Like how we know the Ancient Greeks ate bread and fish, because they left clues behind, such as bones, charred bits, and even stomach contents from mummies!

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Finding fish bones in an ancient Greek home is like finding a plate with leftovers on it!
A mummy's stomach had bread and cheese, that’s like having a snack bar from the past!
Archaeologists found wine in a pottery jar, it was like discovering a time capsule!

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