3,600-Year-Old Purple Dye Workshop Discovered on Greek Island of Aegina

Archaeologists uncover significant evidence of ancient dye production, revealing insights into Bronze Age trade and culture.

The workshop was found in the ancient settlement of Kolonna on Aegina island.
Evidence includes ceramic fragments with purple pigment, dyeing tools, and crushed marine snail shells.
The dye was made from the banded dye-murex snail, a species found throughout the Mediterranean.
Burnt bones of young mammals suggest possible ritual sacrifices at the site.
This discovery provides valuable information on Mycenaean dye production and its economic impact.