Ancient Egyptian falcon (IMAGE)

Washington State University

Ancient Egyptian falcon

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Closeup image of an ancient wooden Egyptian falcon. Researchers have found a way to repoduce the blue pigment visible on the artifact, which is the world's oldest synthetic pigment.

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Matt Unger, Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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