Scientists find traces of rare 'imperial' Tyrian purple dye found in Roman infant burials in York
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-05-10 01:44 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education
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Traces of Tyrian purple were discovered in cloth buried in the coffins of two Roman infants, the University of York announced in late April, the first time the imperial dye has been found in York.
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