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The World's Oldest Dress Found After 5,000 Years

Summary by The Daily Galaxy
An extraordinary discovery from the ancient world has been making waves in the archaeological community. The Tarkhan Dress, found in Egypt, is the world’s oldest known complex woven garment, offering a rare glimpse into the life and fashion of ancient Egyptians. This simple yet elegant linen garment, which dates back over 5,000 years. A Remarkable Find from Ancient Egypt The Tarkhan Dress was unearthed in 1913 by Sir Flinders Petrie, a British a…
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More than five millennia ago, an Egyptian weaver sewed a V-necked dress from linen yarn. The object was found in a mastaba in the Tarkhan cemetery during Sir Flinders Petrie's excavation in 1913. The find is still the world's oldest fully preserved, form-fitting garment, and today it is on display at the Petrie Museum in London, telling the story of ancient fashion.

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The Daily Galaxy broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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