Israeli scientists brew 5,000-year-old beer (7 images)

Scientists from Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University and Bar Ilan University joined the Israeli Antiquities Authority to resurrect yeast from ancient beer jugs to create a 5,000-year-old brew, exhibited on Wednesday.

Israeli brewer Shmuel Nakai (R) pours ancient beer in his Pub Biratenu,in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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A close-up of pottery, discovered in Israel, used as beer and mead (honey wine) jugs in ancient times. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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The jugs were displayed at a press conference Wednesday. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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Archeology professor Aren Maeir of Bar Ilan University examines pottery that was used as jugs for beer and mead. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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