Incredible Fabric found in Ancient Maya Tomb
April 27, 2008
Fragments of fabric with thread counts of over 80 weft yarns per inch have been excavated from the tomb of an ancient Maya queen. The fabric rivals modern textiles in their complexity and quality, scientists say. Some have a higher thread count than today’s jeans. Just as amazing is how well the fabric has survived the humid climate.
The fabrics were made of various plant materials, including cotton, grasses, leaves, and tree bark. Experts are not sure, but guess that a loom was used.
This is the first time that an actual piece of ancient Mayan clothing has been discovered. All prior knowledge of what they wore has been based on images and murals.
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is it similar to any other cultures???
wow this is really facinating thanks
how is this. maybe a form of a overseer.of another being. that was helping the mayan
That’s ridiculous. Why would alien overseers wear clothing made from fibers taken from tree bark and grass?
It looks like a heart. What does that indicate?
probably because its natural and being more advanced they would no that natural is best for there health instead of artificial just like we now no natural food is best for us!