From the discovery of a 5,500-year-old linen dress in Egypt to the analysis of fragmented fibers dating back 30,000 years, archaeologists have pieced together clues about our ancestors’ use of clothing. Explore the tools and techniques used to create garments, including the finding of a 61,000-year-old needle in South Africa’s Sabodo Cave.
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