September 2009 PMID 19745144

30,000-year-old wild flax fibers.

Eliso Kvavadze, Ofer Bar-Yosef, Anna Belfer-Cohen, Elisabetta Boaretto, Nino Jakeli, Zinovi Matskevich, Tengiz Meshveliani

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Discussions mostly express enthusiasm about the finding of ancient flax fibers, with comments like 'see also' references and mentions of the significance of early textile processing, indicating strong interest. However, some remarks are casual or include links to videos, showing moderate engagement without deep technical analysis, leading to a generally positive view on its historical impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the discovery, with some praising its implications for understanding ancient human activities.

InterestHigh interest

Users demonstrate high interest by referencing the publication, sharing related links, and discussing the broader implications of prehistoric textile use.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to related research, highlighting active engagement with the topic, though not deeply delving into detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discovery seems to be recognized as important for archaeology and understanding human history, but the overall impact is seen as moderate rather than revolutionary.

Abstract in brief

The discovery of 30,000-year-old wild flax fibers at Dzudzuana Cave suggests prehistoric hunter-gatherers were making cords, baskets, or garments, showing early use of plant materials.
Radiocarbon dating indicates the cave was occupied multiple times over thousands of years, specifically between 32-26, 23-19, and 13-11 thousand years ago.
The presence of spun, dyed, and knotted flax fibers implies advanced processing skills, and stable humidity levels in the cave helped the plants grow despite climatic changes.]

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RT @jens2go: See also: E. Kvavadze et al., 30,000-Year-Old Wild #Flax Fibers, Science 325(5946), October 2009: https://t.co/DTFvLaoFQq

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See also: E. Kvavadze et al., 30,000-Year-Old Wild #Flax Fibers, Science 325(5946), October...

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