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The condition of fabrics from #prehistoric pile dwelling and wetland settlements is amazing.

This charred ball of thread was found at the site of Marin-Epagnier/Préfargier.
It was made of hemp or lime fibres, and dates about 3900 to 3300 BC. The thread measures a total of about 10 m in length.

The waterlogged, anaerobic environment at the site provided ideal conditions for the preservation of organic materials such as wood or fabrics.

📷 Laténium

#archaeology

A dark, almost black ball of tightly wound thread. The thread is densely packed, creating a l complex interwoven texture.
#Archaeology #prehistoric
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BeeCycling

How cool. We get very focused on ancient stone and metal tools, but so many things that don't preserve easily, like thread, twine and rope, or basketry, must have also been absolute game changing developments.
in reply to John Carlos Baez
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Daniel Darabos

@johncarlosbaez @wikkit I think it's charred like charcoal. It has sat in an anaerobic warm environment for 5000 years. All complex organic molecules have broken down into carbon. Like what happens to peat.
@John Carlos Baez @Ben Brockert

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