‘World’s Oldest’ Pearl to Go on Display for First Time

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‘World’s Oldest’ Pearl to Go on Display for First Time

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Wow, so this the oldest known pearl in the world. Too bad they don't give its size, and although we have no frame of reference, it really does look rather small. As my aunt who was less than 5' tall used to say, good things come in small packages. :)

‘World’s Oldest’ Pearl to Go on Display for First Time

It was carbon dated to 5,800-5,600 BC, during the Neolithic period.
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October 24, 2019
By Howard Cohen


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"THE 8,000-YEAR-OLD “Abu Dhabi Pearl” will be making its world debut on October 30 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the new UAE outpost of the famous Paris museum. The natural pearl — which is said to be the world’s oldest — will headline a special exhibition called “10,000 Years of Luxury.”

The iridescent gem was carbon dated to 5,800-5,600 BC, during the Neolithic period. It was discovered during excavations at Marawah Island, located 62 miles west of the capital city. Despite being privately owned, the island is rich in archeological sites. In 2004, a 7,500-year-old skeleton was found among the ruins of Neolithic buildings, along with 200 flint tools.

“The discovery of the oldest pearl in the world in Abu Dhabi makes it clear that so much of our recent economic and cultural history has deep roots that stretch back to the dawn of prehistory,” said Mohamed Al-Muabarak, the chairman of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

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