Traces of Beeswax (IMAGE) Goethe University Frankfurt Caption Traces of beeswax were detected in 3500 year-old clay pots like this Credit Peter Breunig, Goethe University Frankfurt Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.