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The Oldest Known Piece Of Fabric Made With Insect Dye Was Found In A Judaean Desert Cave, Dating Back About 4,000 Years AgoThey determined that the fabric's red dye was made from the dried bodies of a species of parasitic scale insect, Kermes vermilio. The insect is known to burrow into oak trees and feast on their sap.
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