Ochre pigment was widely used in prehistoric rock art for its vivid red color, but little is known about how the paint was made. According to a study published November 19 in Scientific Reports that ...
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Researchers Determine That Ancient Ochre Mine Is The Oldest Known Mine In The World, Last In Use About 48,000 Years AgoThe scientist say that this mine was last in use around 48,000 years ago. It was used to mine ochre, which is an a material that was used extensively in human history. It is a natural clay pigment ...
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One Of France's 'Most Beautiful Villages' Is Perched On A Hilltop And Famed For Rich Red CliffsOchre runs through the soul of this corner of Provence. The village is built on a narrow ridge of ochre, and the clay that makes up the region's earth is filled with rich deposits of this mineral.
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