ARCHAEOLOGISTS FIND FABRIC COLLECTION FROM TIME OF DAVID:
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A team of archaeologists, led by Tel Aviv University's Dr. Erez Ben-Yosef, has found a large collection of priceless fabrics dating back to the era of King David and his son Solomon. This is the first time textiles from that period have been discovered, and they are expected to provide information on the clothes and fashion that were used by ancient Israelites, as well as the neighboring Edomites. "No textiles have ever been found at excavation sites like Jerusalem, Megiddo and Hazor, so this provides a unique window into an entire aspect of life from which we've never had physical evidence before," Dr. Ben-Yosef said. "We found fragments of textiles that originated from bags, clothing, tents, ropes and cords. The pieces vary in size, color, ornamentation and technique.” The Timna copper mines, located in the Arava Valley and believed to be King Solomon's mines, offer unique conditions that help preserve organic materials. (Arutz-7)
