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Egyptian blue in Iron Age Iran points to ancient connections
Egyptian blue, considered the world's earliest synthetic pigment, was prized for its stable blue hues and served as a common blue paint in Egypt as early as 5,000 years ago, as well as the base material for small items such as beads and…
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The presence of Egyptian blue in Iron Age Iran suggests a connection between the two regions during this time period. This ancient pigment, known for its stable blue hues, was widely used in Egypt and later periods for various purposes, including painting and crafting small items.
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