Researchers confirmed that Lion Cavern in Eswatini is the world’s oldest ochre mine, dating back 48,000 years. Using luminescence dating and geochemical methods, they traced the pigment’s origins and cultural significance, shedding light on ancient practices of extraction, use, and transport. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers employed luminescence dating and […]
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