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Surprising ingredients suggest ancient Egyptian paint was far more complex than previously assumed

Surprising ingredients suggest ancient Egyptian paint was far more complex than previously assumedWorldPing

Ancient Egypt has left us a wealth of artistic treasures, including wall paintings, wooden coffins and limestone reliefs. Many retain their vibrant colors despite the passage of time, a testament to the ingredients used to make the paint mixtures.

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