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Briefing: Archaeologists untangle how Bronze Age textiles were made
Strategic angle: Analysis and reconstruction of a warp-weighted loom from the second millennium BC site of Cabezo Redondo, Spain, provides an unprecedented glimpse into the development of textile technology in the Bronze Age western Mediterranean.
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Archaeologists have conducted a detailed analysis and reconstruction of a warp-weighted loom dating back to the second millennium BC, found at the site of Cabezo Redondo in Spain.
This research provides critical insights into the textile production methods employed during the Bronze Age, particularly in the western Mediterranean region.
The findings contribute to a broader understanding of ancient manufacturing technologies and their implications for trade and cultural exchange during that era.