Photo Credit: Clara Amit, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The three fabrics shed light on the Murabba‘at caves and represent the most prestigious colors in antiquity: indigo, purple and crimson.
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Researchers Find Ancient Fabrics in Colors Noted in Jewish Sources
Researchers have revealed three rare 2,000-year-old fabrics that were dyed with an extract and in prestigious colors mentioned in Jewish sources.