Researchers identify oldest textile dyed indigo, reflecting scientific knowledge from 6,200 years ago
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 18:41
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A 6,200-year-old indigo-blue fabric from Huaca, Peru has been found by a researcher, making it one of the oldest-known cotton textiles in the world and the oldest known textile decorated with indigo blue.