Ancient fragments of fabric colored with red dye were found in a desert cave ... In the ancient world, they were highly valued, as scarlet was one of the most precious and expensive dyes.

The “scarlet worm” is mentioned 25 times ... a species of scale insect that produces kermesic acid, which gives the fabric its distinctive red hue.” Uri Davidovich from the Hebrew University ...

The Bible specifically instructs the Israelites to use this dye for the fabrics of the Tabernacle ... The discovery of the scarlet-red textile in the “Cave of Skulls” opens new avenues for ...

The “scarlet worm” is mentioned 25 times ... a species of scale insect that produces kermesic acid, which gives the fabric its distinctive red hue.” Interestingly, Kermes vermilio is not ...