5,000 year old cosmetics, jewelry reveal the rise of ancient Jericho
12/21/2017 07:00:00 PM
Archaeologists have discovered the remarkable remains of 5,000-year-old makeup at one of the world’s oldest cities.
The researchers discovered a burial from 1,800 BC positioned beneath a palace floor. Inside the burial
changer, the archaeologists discovered the remains of a nine- or 10-year-old girl buried
with jewelry and other artefacts [Credit: Sapienza Universita di Roma]
A decades-long dig at Tell es-Sultan, led by researchers from Italy and Palestine, has uncovered traces of manganese oxide inside ancient mother of pearl shells – and, they say this was once the basis of a substance used as eyeliner.
The team has also found countless other artifacts that stand as testament to the growth of Jericho and its interactions with neighboring cities spanning centuries, including the remains of a child buried with jewelry and ancient perfume jugs.
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