The discovery of an 8,200-year-old stone pencil for applying kohl at the Yesilova Mound in Turkey represents the earliest known eyeliner ever found, used since Neolithic times.
Analysis revealed that the paint residue at the tip of the pencil contained manganese oxide, commonly used in the powdered kohl utilized by women for cosmetic purposes.
Previous findings of similar stones date back only 4,000 years, indicating this discovery as a significant leap in understanding the history of cosmetics.
Such findings at Yesilova Mound illustrate the continuity and evolution of cosmetics from early Neolithic settlements, showcasing their importance in early human culture.
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