Thousands of years ago, the Egyptians created the world’s oldest known synthetic pigment: Egyptian blue. Despite its name, the mysterious material’s true color ranged from blue to green.

Egyptian blue was first prepared before 3200 BC and was traditionally used as a pigment in painting and as a ceramic glaze. ... "So it removes all of that pattern on surfaces.

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered beautiful, ancient paint—but not just any paint. Known as “Egyptian Blue,” it’s among the oldest synthetic pigments in the world, with the newly ...

This 2,300-year-old mosaic made of shells and coral has just been found buried under Rome ... The piece is framed by polychrome crystals, spongy travertine, and exotic, ancient Egyptian blue tiles.

1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Shows Map of Ancient Egyptian Settlement. News. By Stephanie Pappas published 29 September 2015 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.