Iranian archaeologists have discovered traces of ancient fabrics in the ruins of a burnt structure in Gohar Tepe, 7000 year-old site in Mazandaran. This is the first time that any sign of fabric is found in the site, CHN said.
Considering the vulnerability of fabric and its fast decomposition in the nature, any discovery of such material can be seen as a great achievement.
?The traces of fabrics in the site,? said Kobra Aqayi, an archaeologist of the site, ?were found beside some spindles on plastered floor. Due to multiplicity of the discovered spindles, we believe that the structure was dedicated to weaving activities.
No indication why it was preserved except maybe by charring?