Oldest textile dyed indigo blue found

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1. “Some of the world’s most significant technological achievements

were developed first in the New World,” said Splitstoser.

“Many people, however, remain mostly unaware of the important technological contributions made by Native Americans, perhaps because so many of these technologies were replaced by European systems during the conquest,” he said.

“However, the fine fibres and sophisticated dyeing, spinning and weaving practices developed by ancient South Americans were quickly co-opted by Europeans,” said Splitstoser.