Archaeologists have discovered a rare purple dye, known as Tyrian purple, in the UK, which was once valued more than gold during Roman times. The dye, found at Carlisle Cricket Club, was mixed with beeswax for preservation. This discovery has puzzled experts and sheds light on the significance of the dye in ancient Roman culture.
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Archaeologists working in England found a "mysterious lump" of a purple substance that in Roman times would have been worth more than gold. https://t.co/jpc3BOr0ts
Archaeologists working in England found a "mysterious lump" of a purple substance that in Roman times would have been worth more than gold, researchers said in a news release. https://t.co/uIfnktCum3
"Incredibly rare" ancient purple dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K. https://t.co/70wAAXFJxs
Roman snail dye found in UK for first time. The chunk of Tyrian purple, which was mixed with beeswax to preserve it, was dug up at Carlisle Cricket Club as part of ongoing yearly excavations. Photo credit Frank Giecco #RomanBritain https://t.co/OcFqptFMy9 https://t.co/fZ9LRBgo1U
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