via Smithsonian: Biblical stories describe King David and King Solomon clothed in garments of purple
via Smithsonian: Biblical stories describe King David and King Solomon clothed in garments of purple—a color long associated with royalty. Now, reports BBC News, archaeologists in Israel have discovered fragments of purple fabric dated to around the time of these ancient monarchs’ purported reigns. -- source link
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