7 hours agoThe purple material mentioned in the Christian and Hebrew Bible is discovered in Israel
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(5 years ago)A purple material dating from the time of King Biblical David has been identified in a factory by Israeli archaeologists. Color is believed to have cost more than gold and to be associated with the kingdom. It is the first time that a piece of textile has been found in color in this region, writes BBC, [...]
Color is believed to have cost more than gold and to be associated with the kingdom.
It is the first time that a piece of textile from that period has been found in color in this region, writes the BBC, translates Periscope.
Ancient expert Dr. Naama Sukenick called this discovery “very exciting and important”.
The fragment was discovered during the escape at one location in Timna, about 120 miles [220 km] south of Jerusalem.
“In antiquity, purple clothing associated with nobility, with priests, and with the royal link,” said Dr. Sukenek.
Purple is mentioned in the Christian and Hebrew Bibles. /Periscope
