Why Were Ancient People Fascinated with Purple?

· GM Kids Series 576 Book 374 · GOS Education Inc.
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Tyrian purple was first made in the city-state of Tyre in Phoenicia.

It was named "Tyrian purple" after the city.

The Greeks and Romans called Phoenicians the "purple merchants."

Tyrian purple comes from sea snails.

The secretion glands of sea snails release a clear liquid.

This liquid changes from light yellow to blue and finally to purple when it meets sunlight and air.

Tyrian purple was first made in the city-state of Tyre in Phoenicia. It was named "Tyrian purple" after the city. The Greeks and Romans called Phoenicians the "purple merchants." Tyrian purple comes from sea snails. The secretion glands of sea snails release a clear liquid. This liquid changes fr...

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