From Sea Snails to Symbol of Power: Andriake’s Ancient Purple Dye

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Excavations at Myra-Andriake in Demre have uncovered workshops where purple dye was produced from murex sea snails. Professor Dr. Nevzat Çevik stated that production intensified in the 5th century AD and later, and that the purple dye contributed to the enrichment of Andriake.