Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
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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 vessels in later periods.
But it was a . . .
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Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
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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 vessels in later periods.
But it was a . . .