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For the inhabitants of the ancient Mediterranean, the amphora was a universal vessel. Olive oil, olives, wine, grain, flour, etc. were stored and transported in amphoras. The bottom of this vessel, as you know, is pointed, so it was impossible to put it on the ground: the amphorae were buried with the tip in the sand.

When transporting amphoras by sea, their fragile handles often broke off, which made it difficult to carry the amphorae. That's when the ancient Greeks came up with amphora knot, which allowed them to conveniently carry these vessels without the risk of losing their valuable contents.

Rice. 111. Amphora knot (a cross indicates a working loop)

This knot is not simple, it is difficult to knit, in several stages, but with its help you can make an excellent rope handle for carrying a bottle, a jug, and in general any vessel with a small protrusion on the neck.

Author: Skryagin L.N.

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