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Ochre use by Middle Stone Age humans


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Ochre use by Middle Stone Age humans in Porc-Epic cave persisted over thousands of years

Middle Stone Age humans in the Porc-Epic cave likely used ochre over at least 4,500 years, according to a study published May 24, 2017 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Daniela Rosso from the University of Barcelona, Spain, and the University of Bordeaux, France, and colleagues.

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I was talking to someone in Australia about this the other day, they were saying that ochre lasts longer than many if not all other pigments. Even today when mixed with oil, it's still known for its durability.

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