2,100 year-old melon

Posted on: June 1, 2007

A piece of a fruit that is believed to be a family of melon excavated from the Shimonosato Ruin in Moriyama in Shiga prefecture, or state, central Japan, Thursday, May 31. Based on a radiocarbon analysis, researchers estimate the half-rounded piece of fruit to be about 2,100 years old, said Shuji Yamazaki, a local official in the city of Moriyama. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)

Periapse Linden sent this article my way. Yeah, my ancestors. :)

4 Responses to “2,100 year-old melon”

  1. Daedalus Young Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 6:39 PM PDT

    It doesn't look as tasty as a fresh one though.

  2. starcomber Vig Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 11:16 PM PDT

    a hard assignment!

  3. Patrick Says:
    June 2nd, 2007 at 3:13 AM PDT

    Go to this page: http://art.commongate.com/post/Watermelon_Art for some laser carved watermelon art.
    It's unreal!!

  4. Torley Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 7:45 PM PDT

    Ha haha these comments crack me up. Oooh, laser-carved? I've seen so many incredible hand-carved ones, and laser-carved laptops… this I gotta see!

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